This past Sunday we had our little Alexandra blessed. In the Mormon church, a blessing is when we give the child a name that they will be known as on church records and then give them a blessing that they may have a health, happiness, a desire to know and follow the Lord's commandments and so forth.
Backing up a little, when I first heard that we were moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, I really thought the Navy was crazy for sending us here. I mean, who even knew that Utah had any Navy out here. These were not orders that we had asked for but had somehow landed in our laps. Now after being here for 10 months, I absolutely see that the Navy had nothing to do with this but the Lord did. I believe that the Lord moves us around and puts us in certain places sometimes for not only our benefit but for the benefit of others. I know this is true and we are here for Family. I needed to be near my family just as much as they needed us to be here for them.
This past Sunday touched my heart and the feelings of strength and gratitude that I have for my Heavenly Father have been deepened. Having Jason bless our daughter was so special and wonderful to me . Jason and I have always had a special relationship and I loved that he was able to step in and bless little Zanie with health, peace, and the desire to know our Heavenly Father.
After church, we were able to all come back to our home where we had a little get together. I had my Aunt, dear sweet family friends, and my family there. I loved every minute of it. Though I know that this is just temporary, this is going to be a great 3 years. I am going to miss this place and moving from here is going to break my heart, but in the mean time, I am going to love every minute of it!!!
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| My living doll. |
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| A Mommy and Zanie moment. |
2 comments:
What a sweet post. Loved reading it. :) I know you're here for family, too. Tender mercies. That's what I keep saying. I think it's true.
Alexandra truly is a living doll. She has the most precious little personality, I think she will be the leaven in your family. So happy and so peaceful. I sure miss that little baby. I love those pictures, they are beautiful. I'm so glad I was able to get several pictures while I was there, NOT!!!!
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