What a great day to be blessed. Sweet little Macie was blessed by her daddy today. It wasn't fast Sunday but it was the day her mommy wanted to have her blessed which Justin said was a good enough reason to do it. It was awesome to see the circle crowded with worry Priesthood holders. (Macie's Daddy, Grandpa's, Great Grandpa's and Uncles) The spirit was strong and I know the words that came from Justin's mouth were inspired. It was a beautiful blessing for a beautiful girl.
I'm so glad that a lady in their ward knows shorthand and writes down the blessings so that the family can have it. All blessings are special and wonderful but this one was a little different and absolutely wonderful. I'm so thankful for the Priesthood and that the guys in my family are worthy to hold it and able to give blessings in God's name. The Priesthood is a wonderful gift.
I was thankful for our extended family that came to support and celebrate this day with us. (Tonya & Mark, Scott, Erin and their girls, and Brent~those are Justin's Aunts and Uncles) I love how supportive our families always are....we are truly blessed
The blanket Macie is wrapped in has a wonderful story behind it too. I won't go into details but the lady that made it didn't even know Macie and was inspired to give it to her. (she was even offered $100 for it but refused to sell it) A gift from God...a tender mercy! It was comforting to Macie today and probably will be in the future as well. God knows us and is very aware of who we are and what we need. He puts people in our lives to bless us for Him. Isn't that so unselfish of Him. He could bless us Himself but lets others be the source or the instrument for the blessings. That way we grow from it and so does the person who He worked through. Since we learned that Macie was going to need a little extra help people have gone above and beyond to help Justin and Natalie. Having this "angel" truly is a blessing.
Macie is such a sweet little one. She doesn't fuss much. She can be comforted by wrapping a blanket around her and holding her. Justin and Natalie have told us that Macie will just lay awake at night and look around. I know that she see through the veil and is receiving comfort from those that my eyes don't see. Our family is so grateful for this little one and the things that we have learned already in the short time she has been in our family. So So Thankful for Macie and all Little's!
