Blessings

Last Sunday we blessed Cooper Scott and Brock Daniel at church.  Per request, I will share some of the highlights from their special day.

Mom, Dad, Jane, and Dan all flew out for the blessings.  Mom was able to shop and find beautiful blessing outfits for Cooper and Brock.  She spoiled Max and Kate with new outfits too.  All our kids looked fantastic for church, don't you think!?

We had Cooper blessed first, as he was born first.  Some of the highlights from Cooper's blessing included:

• knowing the great love his parents have for him, as well as his Father and Heaven
• a keen knowledge of the Savior and what He has done for him
• physically develop and be strong
• being a leader among his peers
• a kind heart, and charity towards fellow man
• serve in the church, family, and on a mission
• marry in the temple and have a family

Brock had a wonderful blessing as well.  Here as some of the highlights from Brock's blessing:

• blessed that he might know he came as an answer to prayer
• a happy heart
• know the strong legacy of ancestors, to remember them and learn of them
• be mindful of his siblings and helpful and an example to them
• be a man of high character
• serve a mission, be a leader in the church
• have a family and be married in the temple
• draw near to the Savior, gain a testimony of Him and share it with those you meet

Rob and I invited a good number of our friends to attend the blessing.  Our good friends, and neighbors, Judy and Ron were top of the list.  Unfortunately, Ron got sick on Friday night and was laid out in bed until Tuesday so he was not able to attend.  Judy was able to come.  Our other next door neighbors, Dave and Carol, also came to church for the blessings.  A few of Rob's co-workers: John (and wife Mollie), Tyler (and wife Rachel), and Wes showed their support as well.  It was wonderful to have so many friends there.

It was Fast and Testimony meeting (our Ward Conference was on the first Sunday in February), and Robert and I were both able to share our testimonies from the pulpit.

It was a memorable day and I had many tender moments.

Julie