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12-13 years old
| Year | Month | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | November | Making good decisions | He recently decided to stop playing certain video games because he feels that they are holding him back spiritually (though I know they are not that bad). We’re so proud of him! |
| 2018 | November | fireplace | he enjoys running to and from the fireplace when we're in the family room watching a movie. yes, he blocks our view until he limits his movement, but he keeps on doing it, like he can't sit down; been doing it for years! |
| 2018 | November | meetings | during prayer, the three of us hug each other typically; during song, ma and Kamran typically move to the music together |
| 2018 | December | spiritual convos | he's had many such convos with his ma for months now, ever since he decided to limit his digital playing. but the other day, he had a 4-hour convo with a friend and it was mostly about spiritual topics! |
| 2018 | December | daily text comment | we do a daily text chat where we summarize the text and one day re spiritual armor, he wrote: we need to build up metaphorically our shield of faith. he's very verbal! |
| 2018 | December | funny email to his teacher | he wrote: do i need to retake the interim assessment? i see that on my calendar it says that the class connect is happening, but it is very vague. an answer would be appreciated. like a businessman! |
| 2018 | December | 40th % for height and weight | regarding this, he said "being shorter, i can get away with more things ... climbing under tables, fitting into a car ..." very funny kid! |
| 2018 | December | weight lifting | Dave is showing him and Arman how to lift. K is so into it, that he's started curbing his snacking! |
| 2019 | January | dedication | with heartfelt prayer, he made it to Jehovah |
| 2019 | January | pioneering | he wants to start asap |
| 2019 | January | Colorado | went to CO for a long weekend. Stayed in Woodland Park and got snowed in. Watched lots of movies, played in the snow, skated with friends in CS, and rode on an ATV. |
| 2019 | January | pioneer party | we had 26 pioneers at our house, seated at 3 tables, and he was a server for one of them. wore a white shirt and black pants and was very attentive |
| 2019 | February | CO visit | brother Beitz and his wife visited our cong. he gave great talks and motivating service meeting parts, especially on Friday which was all about youths |
| 2019 | February | guitar | he's teaching himself guitar |
| 2019 | March | Public Witnessing at Balboa Park | had much success; many Persian-speakers approached the table and carts |
| 2019 | April | P.E. testing | he did well in all activities/events - situps, pushups, and running |
| 2019 | May | home gym | he helped Dad assemble the home gym - squat rack and bench press |
| 2019 | April | Baptism Questions | started questions with the elders - Joel, Felipe, and Aaron |
| 2019 | June | Chess | he's learning to play from Dave |
| 2019 | July | Baptism | 7/20 - best day of his life! |
| 2019 | August | Paris International Convention | fantastic display of brotherly love and jam-packed entertainment via tours, association, parties, etc. |
| 2019 | September | aux pioneer | first time auxiliary pioneering |
| 2019 | September | mic privileges | first time was at the mid-week mtg on 9-3-19 during the CO visit |
| 2019 | September | public prayer | 09-05-19 - it was beautiful, so warm and encouraging. he prayed for our field and people’s difficult backgrounds. |
| 2019 | October | biking | he picked this up again and is really enjoying it. it’s his outdoor thing now. |
| 2019 | November | checking account with a debit card | he has been so excited about getting this and had to be 13 so at 9am that day we were at the bank! |