And when they happen we celebrate them. We cheer, smile, clap and take pictures. After all...they are exciting and important.
But there are also spiritual milestones and they are by far the best things ever. Seriously, can't fully explain the joy I felt this past Sunday as Olivia received a name and a blessing. It was so crazy....I've seen and been to who knows how many baby blessings, but never when that baby belonged to ME! MY BABY...sometimes it still seems so strange to me, like unreal. I've always wanted to be a mother and always knew that it would be wonderful, but I could never have imagined just HOW WONDERFUL! I feel like it is Christmas morning all the time. Sure, sometimes I'm exhausted but the love I have for this little Angel seems to always out weight everything.
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| This is what we woke up to the morning of her blessing...she was so happy!!! |
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| so blessed to have family there. |
Her blessing was beautiful. My favorite part was when she was blessed that she would come to know her Savior. Not sure you could receive a greater blessing. As I reflected that day, I thought about how one day she will have a testimony of her own. One day she will bear it and be an example to so many. One day she will say her prayers all by herself and I will be so proud. One day she will be all grown up, find a wonderful man, and be sealed to him in the House of the Lord. She has he whole life ahead of her. A wonderful, rich life ahead of her. But what a huge responsibility that is for me. I've been given a child of God to raise on this earth. Wow, scary. Talk about responsibility. I know I could never ever do it on my own. How could anyone? There is too much...too much to do, too much at stake, too much to remember. I'm grateful I know where I can go for help. Grateful to know HE is always there to help.
Even though its scary, it is such a blessing.
3 comments:
She is just precious. And I can totally see how much she looks like you! I am glad you are enjoying motherhood so much--no doubt you are fab at it! She looks sweet as pie--glad you are soaking up every minute!
Oh my heck she is DOLLL! And what a great day for her and you all. I know you are going to be a great mommy and you rock girl!
Hey, I don't remember if I told you about a book that is my "parenting bible". So good-- by Glenn Latham, called, "The Power of Positive Parenting". I HIGHLY suggest it--and I suggest it for NOW. Good luck babe! Miss you so much.
Tearing up in Salt Lake. You two are already giving this little angel a foundation that she will thrive upon. She is one lucky {not to mention absolutely adorable} girl! All my love!!
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