Instantly, I felt the spirit so strong. That blessing moved me. My husband holding my daughter giving her a blessing is so special. The fact that he holds the priesthood and was able to do it is so wonderful and a blessing itself. I love that her name is upon the records of the church now too.
I was kind of worried about blessing her not on a Fast Sunday. It's good to hear people's testimonies. I think it's good to see people not asked to but willing or wanting to bear their testimony. I think that says a lot. When we blessed Paxton, the talks were on Girls Camp. That's not a horrible topic but it wasn't a spiritual topic. It can be but in the instance it wasn't. We had some inactive family come and wanted them to feel the spirit. I hope it has a positive influence upon them even if it doesn't become anything for a long time. You never know when someone will be touched...even if a little bit.
We had the best sacrament meeting today. We had the sister missionaries share their conversion story. It is amazing what kind of life they have and had to go through to get here; in Idaho Falls on a mission serving the Lord. I was so touched by their sacrifices. You never know what people are going through or what they have gone through to be who they are today. I believe each experience defines us and helps to shape us. This is one reason why we have trials in our life.
We had a musical number with Sis. Heywood playing the violin and Sis. Slater on the piano. It was so beautiful. I was also touched by this. Quinn said that he felt so good after the piece. My grandma said that she felt like she could literally hear a voice instead of music.
For some reason, I was kind of having a negative attitude about the whole blessing thing. I wanted her blessed, don't get me wrong. I didn't see the point of a luncheon. Why can't we just have the blessing and that's it? I got to thinking about it and realized it just makes sense. People travel to come and everyone is already together. Why not doing something and talk? The luncheon really wasn't a big deal. It wasn't stressful. Everyone chipped in and helped. I have some good family.
I loved everyone that came and thoroughly enjoyed everyone's company. It makes me so glad I have the family I have. I had to wait a little longer than most to get mine but seriously couldn't have asked for a better one. They are all so strong and great examples to me. They all have touched me positively somehow over the years. I know I have a great support system and so does my own personal little family.
What a wonderful and neat day! I'm glad it's over but at the same time sad since it was so spiritual and special. Thank you to all that helped share it with me.
