Sunday, September 6, 2015
I am exhausted from such a perfect, wonderful day. It is days like today that I just don't want to ever come to an end.
Today was the day that my sweet Benson received his name and a special priesthood blessing from his daddy. What a wonderful day it was!
Blaine's mother made him the most handsome little baby outfit (a little white collared shirt, a pin stripe vest and pin stripe shorts with little baby blue accents of buttons, a handkerchief and tie). I love that Benson will always have this special outfit made by his grandma.
Benson's great aunt Kathy made him the most beautiful baby blue blanket. This is also something that will always be so special for him to have.
Our family from Utah came into town on Saturday. We got to have them stay in the empty apartment right below ours, which was such a blessing.
Blaine and I had been praying to know what Heavenly Father would have Benson receive today. The blessing Blaine gave him was so calm, and I loved the unique blessings just for Benson which included:
- How grateful we were that he chose to come to Earth at this time and follow Heavenly Father's plan in heaven. Also, that Benson could rely on help from Heavenly Father because of that choice
- Continue to choose the right throughout his life
- Love the commandments; to gain an understanding of the eternal benefit of being obedient
- Have a love for the temple
- Desire to study the scriptures and find power in the words to guide his life
- Be mindful of the obligation you have to bless others with his healthy mind and body
- Seek spirits guidance and lead family in His light
After Blaine gave Benson the blessing, Blaine and I just cried as Blaine held our sweet Benson in his arms. It seemed as if the world seemed to hold still for just a moment as we sang the sacrament hymn and looked at our sweet baby boy. Benson has such a sweet, valiant spirit. I love that little boy! It is moments like these that make everything worth it.
I felt so spoiled to have all the family that we love be with us at church and then afterwards for a luncheon. I just loved visiting with all of our friends and family, and watching people love on Benson and spend time together over great food.
It is 9:30 p.m. now and since we only got less than 4 hours of sleep last night, we are exhausted! Blaine, Hyrum, Afton and I were all a bit grumpy tonight and everyone is in bed but me. But I couldn't let the day end without documenting this perfect day.
Miracles that happened today: I found my earring that I lost after saying a prayer to find it. Also, tonight when I went to go and clean up the apartment that we used after my kiddos and Blaine were in bed, I walked in and all the tables and chairs were put away and everything was tidied up....thanks to Shayne and MaryAnn, our neighbors and true friends. I could have cried, I felt so grateful that I didn't have to clean much up. I marched over to their house to give them a hug and tell them thank you. It is moments like this that I know that Heavenly Father sends earthly angels to watch over us.
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