We blessed Kyler on Sunday June 6th in Pleasant Grove. It was a wonderful experience. I was so overwhelmed by the amount of friends and family who showed up to support us and show us that we are loved.
Ryan wasn't as nervous this time as he was on Kamryn's blessing day. He did a beautiful job. Kyler was asleep through the blessing, which definitely makes things easier. :)
I bore my testimony in that Sacrament Meeting after the blessing--I expressed my gratitude for being and mother and a wife. That when I was in Kindergarten, and I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I always said "a mom"! That was all I really looked forward to--and now it is upon me. I'm grateful to be married to my best friend. (he's truly been my best friend since we met in 9th grade.) I can't believe that we have been married almost 3 years now and have 2 beautiful and smart children. Kamryn and Kyler aren't the easiest--but they are my joy. It is amazing to me that just a few months ago, Kyler was still living in the presence of our Heavenly Father--and now He has entrusted me to raise and care for Kyler. (and Kamryn). I hope that I can raise them to know that they are children of God--that they are loved by many--that they can always turn to our Savior, Jesus Christ, if they ever are feeling doubtful, discouraged, or just need some extra confidence. I am grateful for prayer--that we can always speak to our Heavenly Father and I know He listens. I know he hears and answers prayers--and cares about each one of us individually. I am grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is a solid foundation in which we can come close to Christ and God. It is the same no matter where you go. When we are visiting family in Ohio, Idaho, Hawaii, etc. we can always attend church and worship the same way that we would at home. We can meet other people who are also members of the church, and feel "at home" even amongst complete strangers. I know God puts us in family units on purpose--to help us learn to love in the way that Christ and Heavenly Father love us. It is a deep and eternal love, that only comes as we learn to posses Christlike attributes such as patience, charity, work, faith, love, diligence, submissiveness, humility, etc.
It was a wonderful day! I am sorry that I have taken a month to post about it--but I have high hopes of catching up on the blog soon enough! Fun pictures of Kyler on his special day:
