Taylor received her patriarchal blessing Sunday (9-29) and she asked Loren and I to attend. Now in my day it was just me I don't remember my parents being there and they said they weren't, Loren says he was alone too, so I was excited to be able to experience this with Taylor. She also invited Kyley, we left the boys outside to run up and down the street. ( Actually I was a little put out I know shame on me, Taylor had her recommend for nearly 6 months but she never made the call, then within the first months living up in Flagstaff she makes her appointment. I told Loren man why couldn't she have gotten hers while lived under our roof and we didn't have to drive 3 hours to be with her... ) Loren said Julie it will be worth it and he was right. After the blessing I knew why she waited and that she needed her blessing at that time not 6 months sooner. I felt humble to be in the same room as Patriarch Webb became the mouthpiece for this personal "scripture" for Taylor. The spirit was so strong and I am so thankful to be the mother of this beautiful girl with a so much promise and potential.
After the blessing we met my parents at Village Inn where they treated us to lunch (it was the annual Goodman hike rim to rim adventure.) I think that was the motivation we needed to make the trip up to the Canyon. I love that place!
We walked, laughed, joked, held hands, snapped pictures, looked at the switched backs, saw elk and marveled at the beauty of the earth - I can so clearly see God's handiwork as I look at the Canyon. I just felt complete having my family around. Taylor is rocking it at NAU getting good grades, made good friends, bonding with roommates and working hard at Barnes and Noble and I am so happy for her but in moments like these my kids are still "small" and it's just our family (I know a little selfish )but I love love loved it.
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| Ty and Wyatt encouraged by Loren .. crazy kids. |
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