Sunday, September 6, 2015
Dear Benson,
Oh how I love you! The day that you were born was such a perfect, reverent, magical day. And today, was another one of those days. I am exhausted from such a wonderful day. It is days like today that I just don't want to ever come to an end.
Today
was the day that you, my sweet Benson received your name and a special
priesthood blessing from your daddy. What a wonderful day it was!
Meema Sherri made you 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 you
will always have this special outfit made by your grandma.
Your great aunt Kathy made him the most beautiful baby blue blanket. This
is also something that will always be so special for you to have. I always say it is a good thing that others will make you special things like this because you won't get stuff like this from me! My talents lie in other areas :)
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. That is also where we got to have the luncheon.
Dad and I had been praying to know what Heavenly Father would have you
receive today. The blessing Dad gave you was so calm, and I loved
the unique blessings just for you which included:
- How grateful we were that you chose to come to Earth at this time
and follow Heavenly Father's plan in heaven. Also, that, you, Benson could
rely on help from Heavenly Father because of that choice
- Continue to choose the right throughout your 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 your 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
At the end of the blessing, Papa Kevin commented how you were just gazing up at Dad. What a special thing for, you, Benson Blaine, to be
named after daddy, one of my heroes, and my eternal sweetheart.
After Dad gave you the blessing, Dad and I just cried as Dad held you 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, you have such a sweet, valiant spirit. I love you 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 you 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! Dad, 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 you and your siblings and Dad 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.
