Blessing Day!
Together Forever!
Getting McCrea ready for the big day!
The Blessing Circle
Back row: Joe Ashcroft, Mac Graham (Grandpa), Stephen Montoya
Front row: Jerry Molloy (Opa), Chad, McCrea, Rusty Heater, Charlie Ashcroft, Rodger Hanson, Cory Robin
Nana & Granpa
Oma & Opa
Oma & Opa, Nana & Grandpa
Today was a special day for our family. We had family and friends come from all over to be with us for McCrea's baby blessing. Chad did a wonderful job blessing baby McCrea. Before church began he was screaming, so I wasn't so hopeful that we were going to have a sleeping baby by the time church started. Luckily, he was sleeping and stayed quiet throughout the blessing. After many pictures with family, we went over to our house for some yummy food and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon catching up with friends and family. It was a wonderful day and a wondeful spirit was present there. Welcome to the family McCrea Daxten Graham!
September 14, 2008 ~1:10 p.m. AZ time
Dear Heavenly Father, by the power of the Holy Melchezidek Priesthood which we hold, we take this infant in our arms to give him a name and a blessing. The name by which he shall be known on the records of this Church and throughout his life shall be McCrea Daxten Graham.
McCrea, I bless you at this time with strength, both an inner strength and a physical strength; an inner strength that you will be able to make good choices throughout your life. Please know that you will be presented with difficult choices. Indeed, this life is a constant struggle between the flesh and the sprit. I bless you that you will be able to rely on the strength of your knowledge, knowing that you have Heavenly Father and the Savior who love you.
I bless you that your body will be strong; that as diseases and infirmities come up that your body will be able to fight those off; that you can remain healthy; that you can avoid serious accidents or injuries; that you can take the trials that come in this life and know that they are an opportunity for you to go through the refiner’s fire to become a better person.
Please know that your mother and father love you with all of their hearts. But, please also know that there will be times in your life that you will feel totally alone. But be aware during those times, that you have the Savior who loves you and who is always there for you.
I bless you with wisdom that you will make good choices throughout your life; that you will be able to discern when you get older and have the opportunity to make friends that you will choose friends who will help you achieve your full potential and who will love you; and you can be an example to them; that you can be an example to your family of righteousness; that you will someday be worthy to hold the priesthood; that you will live your life in such a way that you can serve a worthy mission.
I bless you to be able to work toward marrying in the Temple; that you can find one who shares like interests and goals who, again, will help you achieve your full potential, and you likewise with her; and that you will be one in purpose and in mind, as you move toward eternal salvation.
We bless you with these things and all other things that our Heavenly Father sees fit to bless you with, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Nana & GranpaOma & Opa
Oma & Opa, Nana & GrandpaToday was a special day for our family. We had family and friends come from all over to be with us for McCrea's baby blessing. Chad did a wonderful job blessing baby McCrea. Before church began he was screaming, so I wasn't so hopeful that we were going to have a sleeping baby by the time church started. Luckily, he was sleeping and stayed quiet throughout the blessing. After many pictures with family, we went over to our house for some yummy food and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon catching up with friends and family. It was a wonderful day and a wondeful spirit was present there. Welcome to the family McCrea Daxten Graham!
September 14, 2008 ~1:10 p.m. AZ time
Dear Heavenly Father, by the power of the Holy Melchezidek Priesthood which we hold, we take this infant in our arms to give him a name and a blessing. The name by which he shall be known on the records of this Church and throughout his life shall be McCrea Daxten Graham.
McCrea, I bless you at this time with strength, both an inner strength and a physical strength; an inner strength that you will be able to make good choices throughout your life. Please know that you will be presented with difficult choices. Indeed, this life is a constant struggle between the flesh and the sprit. I bless you that you will be able to rely on the strength of your knowledge, knowing that you have Heavenly Father and the Savior who love you.
I bless you that your body will be strong; that as diseases and infirmities come up that your body will be able to fight those off; that you can remain healthy; that you can avoid serious accidents or injuries; that you can take the trials that come in this life and know that they are an opportunity for you to go through the refiner’s fire to become a better person.
Please know that your mother and father love you with all of their hearts. But, please also know that there will be times in your life that you will feel totally alone. But be aware during those times, that you have the Savior who loves you and who is always there for you.
I bless you with wisdom that you will make good choices throughout your life; that you will be able to discern when you get older and have the opportunity to make friends that you will choose friends who will help you achieve your full potential and who will love you; and you can be an example to them; that you can be an example to your family of righteousness; that you will someday be worthy to hold the priesthood; that you will live your life in such a way that you can serve a worthy mission.
I bless you to be able to work toward marrying in the Temple; that you can find one who shares like interests and goals who, again, will help you achieve your full potential, and you likewise with her; and that you will be one in purpose and in mind, as you move toward eternal salvation.
We bless you with these things and all other things that our Heavenly Father sees fit to bless you with, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
1 comment:
love all the pictures. I am so glad your parents, Beth and Cory were all able to spend that special day with you.
I love how you put his blessing on here. What a wonderful blessing. When reading about his sickness and he will be able to fight them off made me think of what he is going through right now. I KNOW he will be cured from his sickness and you will be able to find the best formula for him. I am sorry you have had such a rough time with him lately. we will pray for him and for you at this time.
I love you lots!!
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