Before I had children, I was given a blessing which told me I would have righteous children. This has been reaffirmed time and time again, through my children's blessings that Joe has given them. I have such a wonderful husband who is worthy of his priesthood. He is so in tune with the spirit when he gives blessings. I have had some amazing blessings over the years given to me through Joe by my Father in Heaven. Tonight's blessing were the most amazing and awe inspiring yet. My children's blessings have always been anything but "normal".
The blessings started with Carolyn. What I remember most about hers was being an example and a missionary. She can have the spirit with her always when she is baptized. She can still have the spirit with her always before she is baptized through her actions.
James was next. Lilly got up in the chair wanting to be next. She whined a bit when told she was after James, but calmed down for the blessing. James was told he would be a leader, not a follower. He will recognize when people want him to do evil and resist it. Not a blessing one would imagine a 5 year old getting.
Lilly was next. I think hers also talked about the Holy Ghost. It's hard to remember 7 blessings. Lilly's eludes my memory. I do remember feeling and thinking that if James' was not a normal blessing for a 5 year old, Lilly's is definitely not normal for a 2 year old.
Camilla's talked about her receiving all the blessings of our Heavenly Father if she will listen to those around her sent to help and teach her, and listen to the spirit. It talked about her being a mother.
Aaron was blessed to be able to understand the spirit and to KNOW what's right and wrong.
When it was Jacob's turn, Mia, James and Carolyn were asleep. The spirit was so strong, you could cut it with a knife. Aaron felt it, too. The impression Joe got was power in the priesthood. He will be able to protect himself and his family, through the power of the priesthood. In Joe's mind, he saw people scared of Jacob because of this power. The overwhelming feeling I had throughout the blessing was awe. He is one righteous spirit who his capable of doing amazing things throughout his life. If he is worthy, he will be able to tap into this priesthood power the likes that Joe has not experienced. My baby boy is only 6 months old and receiving this blessing. His body my be young, but his spirit is not.
In mine, I was told that I was given charge of these strong spirits to help mold them. I will be able to reach them, or get through to them, when no one else can. My trials that I've gone through, and will go through are to prepare me to help teach my children. I'm to teach them about my Savior. I'm humbled and honored that my Heavenly Father deems me worthy and capable to raise these strong, righteous spirits.
My Heavenly Father truly knows each of my children. The council given to each is evidence of that. Joe and I are worried about Mia's decisions. Father addresses this in the last 2 blessings she's received. James was blessed to be a leader. We are worried that James is a follower at school and not a leader. We want him to be a leader. Aaron is so sensitive to the spirit and wants to recognize it. Carolyn talks about being baptized all the time. She still has 10 months left, but she can still have the Holy Ghost with her. There are times I don't know what to do with certain children. Heavenly Father has told me that I can do it. I've been prepared and still being prepared to teach my children. I'll be able to reach them on a level where others can not. My children are truly a choice generation. Growing up, we were told we were a choice generation. My children are even more so and it is my charge to teach and raise them in the gospel. This evening was very humbling and has strengthened my testimony in the priesthood and my Heavenly Father. I have much respect and love for a husband who honors his priesthood and is in tune with the spirit. The things we've implemented in our day to day routine these last few months have been through inspiration that Lord has given Joe. Joe would not have gotten the inspiration if he was not listening. I'm amazed at the roles each of us play in our family. We would be incomplete with out even one of our children. Much joy is brought into our home through each of them. Their understanding of the gospel is awe inspiring. They understand so much more at an earlier age than I did. I know my Father in Heaven is helping Joe and me to teach them, and through the spirit, they have understanding and are gaining knowledge. I know that Heavenly Father will continue to help Joe and me on this journey. My life is blessed in countless ways. The Lord's hand is definitely in all aspects of my life and my family's lives.
