On May 24th, 2015 we had Catherine blessed by her dad. She was blessed at her Great Grandma Elaine's house at 11 am. We wanted to bless her at grandma's house so that she could be apart of the blessing. Just three days before the blessing day grandma had just gotten home from the care center. I am so glad that grandma was there to share this special day with us. We had a nice special program for her before the blessing and then afterwards took pictures and then my siblings that came joined Chris and I at our house for a nice lunch!
The Program:
Song:
I will Follow God's Plan
-I like to pick a special song specifically for each individual child of mine that I feel describes them. This song becomes their song that I will sing to them at bedtime. As I was looking through the children's songbook to pick one for Catherine, this one stood out to me and so I started singing it and immediately Catherine started smiling. It was just meant for her! Lyrics
My life is a gift; my life has a plan.
My life has a purpose; in heav'n it began.
My choice was to come to this lovely home on earth
And seek for God's light to direct me from birth.
I will follow God's plan for me,
Holding fast to his word and his love.
I will work, and I will pray;
I will always walk in his way.
Then I will be happy on earth
And in my home above.
Prayer: Frank Freeman
Scripture:
Chris told our story of how we came up with her name and then ended with his testimony of how important family is.
"So one night before Catherine joined our family, we were reading scriptures together when we read this verse:"
Helaman 5:6
" 6 Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and also written, that they were good."
Mom's Testimony:
I then gave my testimony along with expressing my gratitude to everyone that came.
Blessing:
Chris gave her a name and blessing along with all the men holding the priesthood in the circle. Catherine was crying the whole time so it was hard to really remember what was told in the blessing. But I do remember that she will be blessed to have the desire to do what is right and to marry a righteous man in the temple. Chris remembers having a really good feeling when he started giving her the blessing.
-Catherine's Grandma Marilyn Freeman(my mom) made her blessing dress and accessories! She is amazing and did a beautiful job! Love you mom, wish you and dad could have been here but I know that you guys are where you need to be. You guys are setting an amazing example to our kids and a legacy that will never be forgotten!
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| Catherine with her grandma Kathy Huntington |
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| Catherine with her Great Grandma Elaine Huntington |
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| This is Everyone that came to share this special day with us. Thank you for coming!! |
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| my serious boys!! haha |
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| Aunt Marla tickling Caden |
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| COUSINS!!!! |
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| with Jack who is about 1 week older than Catherine |
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| Catherine with both of her grandmas |
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| Cousins: Jack and Catherine only about a week apart. |
After we blessed Catherine, the people from my side of the family came to our house for lunch:
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| haha Chris couldn't resist doing this to Kyle! |
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| Cousins, Catherine and Lorelai. Only a few months apart |
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| Caden loves his cousin Heidi! |
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| Caden giving Catherine kisses! He loves her so much! |
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