Blessing Day

How quickly the weeks seem to pass now that I have a little boy that takes up so many of my hours. I often wonder if I’ve accomplished anything productive day in and day out! Of course, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. He is growing so quickly, I can barely fit him into the 0-3 month clothes. A full 3 month old outfit is necessary for this growing little man. It is so sad too because I have so many darling outfits for the smaller body!

We had his blessing day a few Sunday's back and were blessed with the attendance of many of Mark’s family as well as my 2 brothers, David and Trenton. I don’t know if I can adequately express the rush of emotion I felt. It came suddenly, all at once right before they blessed him. They announced we would be having a baby blessing and invited all those who were invited to participate in this blessing to come forward. It was right then, as Mark stood up with Cameron in his arms that I felt it. I watched Mark carry our sweet little Cameron, in the most darling suit, up to the front of the chapel with my brothers following. My eyes filled with tears and a rush of emotion overcame me as I looked on to see Mark surrounded by so many good, priesthood holders. Mark’s father is a good man, my brothers are good men, and my Mark is the best man. And there was little Cameron being cradled in the midst of them. The scene just overwhelmed me.  I couldn't help but think of the relationship my father and he must have had before he came to our family. And I know that he was there standing in that circle too.

I hope Cameron is influenced by these men. These men who hold the priesthood power – the power of God. We named him Cameron David; after my brother David. My older brother who is good, and kind, and honest, and thoughtful, and loving. One of my favorite passages of scriptures in the Book of Mormon is in Alma 48:11-18, especially verses 17 and 18. They describe Moroni and what kind of man he was. I believe my brother is a man like Moroni. I know I married a man like Moroni and I want my boy to be a man like this too. I’m glad he has such amazing examples around him.

After the blessing, Mom had us all over to her house for food and chatting. We socialized and ate like the best of them, and I must admit, I did a good job putting the food together to feed the crowd. When everyone left, Mark and I looked at each other and asked, “when was the last time Cameron’s diaper was changed?” We were so busy with family and the passing around of him, that both of us felt like we neglected to actually take care of him! Woops.