I like this

Zach, I discovered this quote a couple of weeks ago at Church. I love it. Tell me what is your favorite part.

Elder James E. Talmage, who served in the Quorum of the Twelve, shared thoughts about how his ordination to the office of deacon affected him:

"As soon as I had been ordained, a feeling came to me such as I have never been able to fully describe. It seemed scarcely possible, that I, a little boy, could be so honored of God as to be called to the priesthood. . . . I felt strong in the thought that I belonged to the Lord, and that he would assist me in whatever was required of me.

"The effect of my ordination. . . entered into all the affairs of my boyish life. . . .When at play on the school grounds, and perhaps tempted to take unfair advantage in the game, when in the midst of a dispute with a playmate, I would remember, and the thought would be as effective as though spoken aloud---'I am a deacon; and it is not right that a deacon should act in this way.' On examination days, when it seemed easy for me to copy some other boy's work. . ., I would say in my mind, 'It would be more wicked for me to do that than it is for them, because I am a deacon.'"

Isn't that cool? I am so excited that you are getting so close to being ordained a deacon. I am so sorry I won't be there. But I am counting on you to tell me about it. It is a serious thing to be called to act in God's name. That's what I am called to do on this mission. Act in God's name. I carry His name on my badge.

I love you. I pray for you every day.

Bamma