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    Sunday
    Mar252007

    Sunday gratitude

    I am grateful to be teaching in Young Women's.  I am grateful that if you study a principle of the gospel, it's beauty is then seen around every bend.  I am grateful that this week my topic was the priesthood, truly a gift from a loving God.  This quote from the lesson especially stood out to me:  "The Priesthood is a power great enough to control worlds, yet gentle enough to bless a newborn baby."

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    Over the past three days I have witnessed a father's blessing (a sweet, sweet moment between Jenna, Mike and Kay), a temple sealing (holding hands with my love, absorbing the beautiful reminder of what "it's all about", tearily remembering our own sealing with a tiny A wrapped in white) and a blessing for the sick.  Little wonder that I spent much of today's teaching time in tears.  I'm overcome by the love our Heavenly Father has for us, by the obvious intent to help us approach perfection, by the role of families in that path. 

    Aidan (along with the rest of us) has been quite excited about Jenna's wedding.  He was anxiously saving a dance for me and one for Grandma Kay.   But on Saturday afternoon he was down flat with a fever.  When we got to the Scotts' for pictures, his "unwell" was quite obvious.  Jim and his dad took Aidan into the back room for a blessing.  Within a half hour Aidy was up & around, a bit slower & quieter than usual, but smiling.  Later, singing "Yellow" (A seriously knows all the words), we bumped into Papa on the dance floor.  He smiled and said, "I know why you're feeling better."  Aidan's grin matched Papa's as he placed both of his hands on his own head and exclaimed, "blessing!"  Another grateful...my boys are surrounded by men (dad, grandpas, many, many uncles) who gratefully honor and hold the priesthood, who know that it is an answer that works, an answer that connects us to each other, and an answer that connects us to our Father in Heaven. 

    Reader Comments (14)

    Beautiful post. That quote is pretty amazing. I am thankful for a priesthood blessing we had here late at night when we couldn't geta fever to go down.
    March 25, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterElizabeth
    Amy, your post was so perfect for a Sunday. I am always amazed by the power of the priesthood. It was so fun to see you Saturday. What a small world we live in. I was so hapy to meet your little boy. I hope he is feeling better. I have to tell you, you have such an amazing family. I'm looking forward to lunch on Thursday. My e-mail is Azsunm@aol.com
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle
    You really had some special experiences this weekend. I bet you taught a great lesson.
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterBarb
    Beautiful post, Amy. I loved your thoughts on this. What a perfect weekend to teach that lesson to your Mia Maids. I think that's when lessons mean the most to them -- they can tell it really means something to you.

    I love that Aidan put his hands on his own head and said, "Blessing!" What a huge lesson for him at such a young age.

    And as a side note, I love that he knows all the words to "Yellow". That was Avery's favorite song at a similar age.
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKelly
    The priesthood is something those of us who have grown up with often take for granted. When we witness its power we are once again brought into awe at its posession.
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAnnalisa
    tears! so, so sweet. i can't wait to get caught up on your blog. yay! great start...
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commentercarlo
    You definitely have a way with words Amy!! Beautiful post. I'm anxiously awaiting a picture of the wedding cake I know you did such an awesome job doing!!
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterjaime
    beautiful post! I love the picture of the baby being held in a hand. That tugged at my heart. I can't wait to see your cake.
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMandy
    I taught this lesson last week and was too grateful for the priesthood in my life. It's awesome that you had such a week that you could see the blessings of the priesthood in your life and have such a teaching moment. It's times like this when I get sad I don't have a little boy.
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commenteramy m
    Beautiful to read this!Thanks for sharing.How memorable those special blessings are ;) ciao
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commentersista #2
    That was a beautiful reminder that the powers from heaven are seen in our daily lives. I hope the wedding went smoothly... the weather cooperated!! yipee!!
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAmberly
    That was great. Now where are the cake pictures???
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMegan
    That is awesome!
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterShanon
    This is a beautiful post. That quote is amazing and the pictures are beautiful. You're making me miss Relief Society.
    March 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJill

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