A few weeks ago Zach's parents drove all the way down here from Massachussets for the baby blessing of our youngest son Mac Attack. Zach's father is his name sake so I'm glad they made the 12 hour trip to be with us. Since we aren't traveling this Christmas those 3 days are the extent of our contact with the Northeast Hutchins this year sadly. Zach actually had to bless the baby twice, the second time in the bishop's office, because the first time he did it he forgot a key phrase. The second blessing starts out, "Our Father which art in Heaven by the power and authority of the Melchizedek priesthood by which we hold..." but other than that it is similar in nature.
Baby Blessing: Kenneth MacLeod Hutchins
December 6, 2009
Take One (sacrament rendition)
Kenneth MacLeod Hutchins, we gather here today as thy brethren in the Melchizedek priesthood to give you a name and a blessing. The name by which you shall be known is Kenneth MacLeod Hutchins and we say to you that this name is also a blessing. You have been given the names of your father and one of your grandfathers and we exhort you as you go throughout your life that you will remember the men you represent and that you might after the manner of the prophet Joseph Fielding Smith honor that name and always seek to live after the example of righteousness and love which has been given you. We bless you that you will seek after the spiritual blessings which our Father in Heaven has bequeathed to all of his children, through the light of Christ. That you will seek after the blessing of healing that you will be a healer, both physically and spiritually to those around you through your faith; and that you will be given the blessing of knowledge as you seek; that you will have a true knowledge of the gospel and be one who “kens” or Kenneth spiritual things beyond our mortal understanding. These things we bless you with and say unto you in the name of Jesus Christ your Savior, amen.
P.S. To all you faithful friends and family that blog: I am probably reading your blog still but I can't comment because I'm holding the baby at night.
That's such a beautiful blessing! I love having people help me write it down so I can piece it together as well. I didn't know that about the name Kenneth. Don't worry about commenting. As long as we can provide some comic relief during those moments you're good.
Your folks really got a lot in on their mini vacation. How special to have them there for Mac's blessing. He is so adorable. Wish you could be here as well. Loved the picture of all the boys together in the crib as well. Lots of love coming your way.
what a beautful blessing! I'm glad we have Delainey's in writing too...although, just today some friends from Florida were telling me that their Stake Pres. said you were not supposed to record baby blessings. ? Oh well...congrats on little Mac! He is adorable!
I know you're out there!
ReplyDeleteI remember those nights...
I wish I could do some of the holding FOR you!
xo
We LOVE you dear Alana...Stevie is laying next to me wishing you would come visit so she could squeeze your baby. He's SO cute. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a beautiful blessing! I love having people help me write it down so I can piece it together as well. I didn't know that about the name Kenneth. Don't worry about commenting. As long as we can provide some comic relief during those moments you're good.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Mimi and Grandpy could be there for his blessing.
ReplyDeleteYour folks really got a lot in on their mini vacation. How special to have them there for Mac's blessing. He is so adorable. Wish you could be here as well. Loved the picture of all the boys together in the crib as well. Lots of love coming your way.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautful blessing! I'm glad we have Delainey's in writing too...although, just today some friends from Florida were telling me that their Stake Pres. said you were not supposed to record baby blessings. ?
ReplyDeleteOh well...congrats on little Mac! He is adorable!