December 7, 2014: A Name & A Blessing

James gave Jack a wonderful blessing today. Jack was surrounded by his Dad, Great Grandpa Jones, his Uncles Jason, Jon, and Jess, and Bishop Anderson. It is such a special sight to see your husband hold your sweet babe in worthiness to bless him through the power of the Priesthood. And to have other important men in your life stand in a circle to join in such a special ordinance.

My mom took notes, and I was later surprised with a gift of Jack's blessing transcribed by a sweet sister in our ward, Marsha.

Jack J. Lufkin

• Bless you that your body will grow and develop to be strong and healthy that you might have a wonderful and successful life.
• That you might have a desire to do what is right as you grow older, to learn of the ideas and principles of the gospel. That you will have the desire to do what is right and follow your Heavenly Father and be obedient to Him.
• Follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
• Have knowledge that in this challenging world there are forces that will tempt you to choose evil for good.  You will be one who stands for that which is right and good.
• Bless you to be close to your family and look to those that are righteous, and pattern your life after them.
• Be close to your Mother and learn from her righteous qualities.
• Bless you that you will be able to enter in the House of the Lord and be sealed for time and all eternity.

After our church meetings we had a luncheon with our family that came to support us. We had soup, rolls, and some yummy desserts. We visited, played games, and it was even nice enough for the kids to play outside for a bit! We are so grateful to all who were able to come, and missed those who were there in spirit. We love our family!!