One of the customs in the LDS Church is blessing a baby after their birth. The baby's name is written in official church records and the baby is also given a blessing.
Today, Hayden Harvey and I went to Layton, UT to help bless Darlene Hansen's (used to be Waetford) new baby boy. Darlene, Hayden, and I grew up in the same ward back in Upper Hutt, NZ. Needless to say, helping to bless her baby was a very special experience. During the meeting, I actually thought about some things that I wanted to share.
In the scriptures, children or offspring are referred to as "seed" (D&C 132). So, while contemplating the birth of Darlene and Nathan's baby, I couldn't help but think about the many experiences this baby is going to have. Baby Elias is, in a very real sense, just like a seed; "If planted, [he] will grow." He will have many opportunities that force him to grow into a tree. I think that is amazing, don't you?
Regardless of whether we are mothers, fathers, uncles, aunties or other distant relatives, we all have an important responsibility in helping nurture all the seeds that are around us. Are you ready for it?
Regardless of whether we are mothers, fathers, uncles, aunties or other distant relatives, we all have an important responsibility in helping nurture all the seeds that are around us. Are you ready for it?
1 comment:
You are SO good at sharing the gospel in all you do! Just throwin' that out there... :)
*muah*
P.S. Your post below made me want to visit New Zealand. That, and my memories of Tim Tams.
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