I don't know if I was camera shy or if I felt like I was talking to Ben since he held the camera or if I didn't want to hurt your feelings because you weren't able to be there, but I wish I had said more to you about the day Amira was blessed than what Ben actually got on film. (Okay- "film" kind of dates me and will soon be one of those sayings that people use but don't really know where it came from because everything will be digital and film will be obsolete- but I digress.)
The day started out really windy but the sun came out and it turned into a beautiful day. There were lots of friends and family gathered together and the only thing missing was you and mom.
It was wonderful to see so many worthy Priesthood holders take your beautiful granddaughter in their arms and with love and authority give her a name and a blessing. Ben talked about how she had already experienced trials in her short life, but that this life is a time for proving and she will have the strength to overcome her trials if she stays close to her Heavenly Father. She was blessed with a pure heart, charity for others, that she will be a friend to many as well as an example and a light, and she will have confidence to do what is good and right.
After a beautiful blessing, Ben stood and bore his testimony of the power of the priesthood. Melissa testified that prayers are answered. Their testimonies can be added to those that were shared in Arizona and the faith of this family.Ben and Melissa then opened their home where we continued to feel the Spirit as we shared a meal together with both families who love and adore this beautiful new soul, fittingly named Amira Grace Sauter.
I know you could not be there, but it is a day that will be entered into the record books of faith and devotion and Amira will know that you were part of creating and supporting her legacy of believers in our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was so hard to not have you and mom there, but I thought you'd like to know what a wonderful day it really was.
As an added note- Ben and Melissa kept Amira home for the day, but the rest of us met at my house for fondue later that night. David's friend, Jesus, joined us and he and I talked about his conversion and the impact David had on his life and his testimony. It was a sweet experience to listen to his tender feelings for David and I know you'd want to know what an influence for good your son was.
(It happened to be his birthday in April too!)
You were missed Dad. We all hoped you would be here, but I know you needed to rest and get well. I just wanted you to know what really took place.
Anyone is welcome to add their experiences from this day. For me- it was a special day.
I love you Dad!
-Jennifer
Anyone is welcome to add their experiences from this day. For me- it was a special day.
I love you Dad!
-Jennifer
2 comments:
Jenn,
Thank you so much for this post. It was hard not to be there. Having been with Jon and Val just two weeks befor to share in Zoe's blessing and having looked forward so much to being there for this blessing, I was crushed, I guess is the word, that I was too sick to make the trip. You have no idea how happy it has made me to read what you had to say and see the pictures. I'm grateful for a family that loves the Lord and has strong testimonies. Hearing about the blessing and you observastions has lifted my sprits. So has hearing about David and Jesus. I got to know Jesus a bit when he first joined the Church and was living at David's place and how David had influenced him. I'm glad that you have been able to share in that as well. I love you, too Princess, and thank you for making this post. I shed quite a few tears (selfish ones to say the least) when I could not be there for the blessing. Tonight I have had a chance to shed some more, but this time ones of peace and happiness.
Thank you!!!
Oh, Jennifer, thank you so much for this post, for the pictures and your account of the events and for the testimonies. It broke our hearts not to be there, and this helped to mend them. It made me so happy too, to see and hear about this special day and the special people and spirit that were involved. What glorious things we are granted to enjoy in this life and in our family. A taste of things yet to come.
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