Marissa's Special Night

Tonight was such a special night in our family.  Tonight at 7:00 pm at the Crestwood Stake Center in Crestwood, Kentucky, Marissa was recognized and honored for completing all the requirements for the Young Women's Medallion.  To complete this requirement she has to complete six value experiences in the seven areas:  Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works and Integrity.  She also has to complete a value project consisting of at least 10 hours for each value.  Then, She has four value experiences for the Value Virtue and must read the Book of Mormon in it's entirety.  Essentially it is the equivalent of the Eagle Scout Rank and Court of Honor.

Marissa has been diligent in her goal of completing the Young Women's Personal Progress Program since she started it when she was 12 years old.  Less than 4 years later she's finished in with honor.

We are so proud of you Marissa!

Tonight there was a very special program for Alayna Brovont and Marissa Lowe - both earned the YW Medallion.

The program started with Alayna's parents telling how the personal progress program has helped her develop and grow.  They were followed by Betsy Lowe telling the how the personal progress program has helped her mature and grow.  This was very emotional for Betsy as she realized in public that her little girl has really grown so far since baptism.

Then the Young Women sang a beautiful song.  They were followed by a video presentation of Marissa and Alayna (prepared by Betsy Lowe).

Each girls was addressed by the Young Women's President, Kristine Theiss and presented flowers.

Unfortunately, Marissa's medallion had not arrived yet so she will be presented with that at a later time.

Another very special event took place today - Jessica received her mission call papers … see next post