Blessed

Sunday was a special day as Drew was given a name and blessing by his dad.  There was an incredible spirit in the meeting as Ryan gave baby Drew his blessing.  Drew is a lucky little boy to have a father who can give him blessings and who loves him so much.

Drew's Nana and Papa came for the day, and Keith joined in the blessing.

A recap of Drew's blessing:

Ryan blessed Drew's body with health and vitality.  He blessed Drew that his senses, organs, and limbs will function and develop in a way that will serve him throughout life.  

Ryan blessed Drew with an active and curious mind.  He blessed Drew with a thirst for knowledge and wisdom—that he will find joy in learning about the world and obtain appropriate education for fulfillment in this life. 

Ryan blessed Drew with a desire to draw close to Heavenly Father through study and prayer and that Drew will seek out the ordinances that will enable him to return to Him.

Ryan blessed Drew to recognize and develop his talents and use them for good, including by sharing the gospel.  He blessed Drew to serve others and seek to bear others’ burdens and comfort those who stand in need of comfort.   

Ryan blessed Drew with happiness in his family life.  Ryan blessed him with an appreciation of the tremendous love that his sister, parents, grandparents, and other family have for him.  He blessed Drew that he will find the same happiness in a family of his own, that he will find a compatible mate to marry and with whom he can have children, and that he will have a long and fruitful life.

Drew looked so special in a beautiful white blessing outfit that his Nana picked out long before he was born.  He wore the same white shoes that Tess wore for her blessing, with the addition of a couple blue bows.  He was a good boy and cooperated during the blessing.

Yes, I know there are a lot of bows for a little boy.  But no little boy has ever looked as sweet as my Drewey did that day!  You only get blessed once, you know.

After church, Nana and Papa joined us for lunch and cake in Drew's honor.   We have much to celebrate and be grateful for.  It was a special day we'll always remember!