Oh Glorious Days!

What a whirlwind of a weekend it was! We had Dad Miller here and then my mom, sister, her husband and daughter arrived Friday night. My other sister and three of her children travelled from their place in northern Washington and got here Saturday afternoon.

Saturday morning we went to the temple for Ty to be sealed to Carynn and Jamie. Carynn and Jamie needed to be there before Ty needed to be there (paperwork and such), so I chilled with him until it was time to load him up and drive to the temple. The rest of the family and some close friends met us there.

I had purchased a long-sleeved white romper with a vest for him to wear for the occasion. My friend machine stitched his name on one of the cuffs. I dressed him in that and white socks and he looked like an angel! We kept him happy feeding him baby treats. Everyone else that was there for the sealing went in and then Ty and I went with me holding him. Carynn and Jamie arrived last.

My part was to hold Ty for the sealing. I was so happy to be able to do that. He squirmed a bit, but didn't fight being held in place. The sealing itself was over quickly and then it was time for congratulations all around and then pictures all around the temple.

After the photo session it was back to Carynn and Jamie's for a barbecue. Then I went back to Youth Conference and everyone else stayed a while at C & J's. Later that evening Carynn, Jamie and Ty came up to play games and visit with the family. Ty slept through the visit. He'd had a busy day!

Sunday morning we drove to Carynn and Jamie's ward for his blessing. Their bishop stood and
explained (very briefly) that Ty had been placed with them November 1 and that his adoption was final, that he was sealed to them on Saturday and now he would be given a name and a blessing. Michael and my sister's husband were in the circle with Jamie as well as their bishop, former bishop and a few friends. Ty looked very handsome in his white outfit. He also complained during the blessing. I don't' think he liked being held in that position. After all, it's not like he was really tiny and had no idea what was going on...at nearly 7 1/2 months old he was very aware and very awake! I can just imagine him wondering what his Daddy was doing and all those men around him too that were close to him, but not looking at or talking to him. So he squawked a bit, but I was able to understand Jamie's words anyway.

As it was Father's Day I thought it very appropriate that they had Ty blessed that day. It has been a glorious time to have the sealing ordinance take place. Legally AND spiritually and by the right authority, he is theirs (and ours too)!

Kalloo, Kallay, What a Glorious Two Days!

NS