Cadence after her baby blessing: Aug 13, 06
Wasn't she absolutely gorgeous? (both pics are Cadence)
One of the many things that makes me so grateful to be a member of the Church is the "Baby Blessing". What is more special than the father of your children standing before God and in humility giving the baby the name that she will be known by and asking God to bless her throughout her life--the life that you are responsible to provide and prepare her for. When you have a new life and the feelings of inadequacy that every new mother has, it is a sure comfort to feel that you may ask God for specific help and blessings...it's just nice to know you have some help, if you know what I mean!
Cadence was blessed at my sister Mignon's farewell address in Utah at 5 weeks old. Since Spencer's brother is soon leaving on his mission (Jordan, going to Taiwan), we decided to make it a tradition and we blessed Campbell at his farewell. She was blessed on August 10, at 2 weeks old.
It was a beautiful blessing, Spencer's dad and 4 of his 5 brothers (John is too young) stood in the circle with him and when Spencer said her full name in the blessing, she looked straight at him and stared him down. He choked up a bit, which made me choke up a bit, which made it hard to take notes on what he was saying. He blessed her with the drive that characterized her forebearers whom she was named for (Campbell), and with charity like her mother (that's me, which means I've got a lot to live up to). She was quiet through the whole thing and looked beautiful in the dress. We got pictures afterward, but they were all taken with a Camera that is now touring India for three weeks, so we'll have to post some of those later. Sorry!
Thanks, Spencer, for being worthy to provide my daughters with the opportunity to be blessed by their father.
3 comments:
Blessings are one of the best moments of motherhood. We're coming tomorrow!
Clarification: In the blessing I mentioned that Campbell was already blessed with a mother who cherishes virtue, and that Campbell would be blessed with that same drive to cherish virtue. I included Charity in the blessing as well, but I just want my daughters to take after their mother's sincere yearning to seek virtuous things (this eliminates a lot of temptation that those of us who are living on a lower plane face).
Your sweet little Campbell looks so beautiful. Do you loan out that georgeous dress? We've got a girl coming in december who could use something nice for a blessing.
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