Today, we all went down to the Morris ward building right after church to support Sarah as she received her Patriarchal Blessing.  What a WONDERFUL experience that was for Angela and I to sit in on this very spiritual event.  We spoke with Patriarch Burkhart for awhile and then he excused us in order to speak with Sarah alone for awhile.  He then invited us back in and gave her the blessing.  It was a very touching blessing and she was promised some great things if she lives faithfully.  It reiterated to us yet again in our lives how much we are loved and cared for by our Father in Heaven, and how much he knows us personally.

Sarah may not fully understand what was said today, but when she receives her copy of the blessing and reads (and re-reads it) throughout the years she will come to understand how important it is.  I don’t think I really understood how important mine was until I sat in that room today and listened to my own child receive hers.  Wow!!!

We had a great time as a family driving home, talking about the blessing and what it could mean in Sarah’s life and how important it is for all to receive theirs.  It was a great family together time.

Congratulations Sarah on this great step in your life.  It will serve as an invaluable help to you as you grow up.  🙂