1.15.2012

A Name and a Blessing

While we were in Idaho for Christmas vacation we had the opportunity to bless Kamden on New Years Day.



He was given a great blessing in an outfit and blanket that his Great Grandma Mower made for him, at the LDS 11th ward in Blackfoot, and we had a great lunch with family and friends that followed at Grandma and Grandpa Oler's house.



Dear Kamden,

You were blessed on January 1, 2012 in Blackfoot, Idaho at the LDS 11th ward building. There were so many family and friends who came to witness and to meet you for the first time. When you were blessed that morning, you were surrounded by 14 worthy priesthood holders who love you very much and are excited to watch you grow, develop, and accomplish the things you were promised in your blessing. You were such a good boy during your blessing even though mom was worried you might cry since you were ready for a nap. I prayed you would be happy during the blessing and you were. After your blessing though, you were definitely ready for a nap!

Kamden, I still love to read your blessing and ponder on the things you were blessed with and promised. You were given the name of Kamden Wade Benson and then blessed that you would feel the Holy Spirit close to you as you grew older. You were also blessed that you would feel the Spirit of discernment to recognize how you could come closer to Christ and to be a blessing to us (your parents) to teach us the unconditional love a parent has for a child and that we would also grow closer to Christ through you. You were also promised that you would go on a mission and also find a worthy companion to enter the house of the Lord with as you are faithful. Also, in your blessing was that you would have strength and force of character to serve faithfully in the church, that you would be an example to those around you as well as those will come after you and enter our family. You will be a light to those around you and a beacon on a hill to show the way to Christ.

After your blessing you enjoyed meeting so many friends and family. You were in someone's arms the entire day but you loved pretty much every minute of it! You had great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, and some of mom and dad's good friends who all came to support you.

We are so grateful and blessed to have you in our family. You bring us so much joy and happiness that we could have never experienced without you.

Love,

Mom and Dad


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