Jacks turns 12 in May, so the beginning of the new year he was ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood. He was super nervous but excited. He was able to pass the last two weeks, and while pretty nervous for that as well. Today he wanted to leave about 30 minutes early so he could get the spot he wanted to pass (so he had 'the best route').
Each time a grandson get the Priesthood Grandpa Arrington gives them a coin. I have had Jacks' in my purse for almost a year now and he was excited to get it. He had a Zoom call with Grandpa so he could tell him a little about it. Grandpa gave him an assignment, and once he does that, we will let Grandpa know.
Cam for a few months has been working on a song that means a lot to the Arrington's. It's a rendition of "Oh My Father". One sacrament (I think sacrament) someone played it in my Grandma Arrington's ward. She loved it so much she went up to them and got the name of it. Since then, Paul and I have played it, I'm sure other cousins have as well. There was a time that no one could find a copy of it. The sheet music was lost and we thought for good. Paul did a lot of looking and finally found it. We made lots of copies and have a file saved as well. I've told Cam he should try and play it, and he finally started on it. After Jackson talked with Grandpa, Cam played it for Gma and Gpa. He did such a good job, and I think it meant a lot to them. It really is a blessing that they are 2,268 miles away, but able to hear him play in real time.
