For FHE James gave the boys blessings. It was the first time he had done it and he admitted he wasn't sure how to go about it. I printed out some basic instructions from lds.org and jotted down some ideas of things he might focus on in the blessing. He said it might just be him repeating those things but we both felt it was important to let the boys know that their Dad has the priesthood and can use it for them.
We started with a simple lesson talking about types of blessings, how you should act during a blessing and then Father's blessings. I read a little story about a girl who was nervous going to school and received a blessing from her Dad. Then asked Max if he would like a blessing from James. He said yes.
I cried. Of course I cried. Seeing James give Max a blessing was so sweet. I was worried that Max would be restless or Zane would interrupt but they both sat so quietly and listened. James did follow very closely what I had written but also brought his own spirit to it.
The blessing...
"As Max starts school he will be excited to learn, he will listen to instructions and understand what he learns. That his brain will be smart and his body will be strong and he will have energy. And that he will enjoy learning."
I was a little ashamed that I hadn't thought about Zane getting a blessing as well and was humbled as I watched him walk to the chair, climb up and look up at his Dad. He was ready for his blessing! More tears as I watched him sit so still and quiet while James put his hands on his head and gave him a blessing. James did great with the unexpected and blessed him with similar things such as "that his brain and body would grow strong" as well as, "that he would be friends with his big brother."
I am so grateful that James was willing to do something that is so far out of his comfort zone; something he did not grow up experiencing. He wants his boys to have the gift of the priesthood as they grow up.
It was a sweet touching experience. I hope there are many more moments like this one in our home.
2 comments:
Kara, this is so sweet! I remember before you got married that you had concerns over this very thing and here we both are with tears of joy instead of tears of concern. You have a wonderful husband and family!!
Such a sweet moment to have. I love that Zane learned from you and James and wanted to experience it on his own. This is priceless. Ditto to Kimber's comment. You do have a wonderful husband and family. :)
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