I even had a concert that same afternoon for MCC, that was inspired, and there was a lot of music devoted to Our Lord, as performed by Canto Vivo-Dr. Peterson's other choir.
As we were arriving, I got the sad news that Jacob is still very much having a difficult time with his anxiety and the medicine, which seems to be doing nothing.
It had been a good long Day, but Sarah and it wasn't over yet.
Sarah had gotten a text from la hermana Maricela Garza, mom of seven kids and daughter of a super active member of the church, Maria.
We have been working hard to build relationships with the family and kids.
She had asked for a blessing for her newly born daughter.
Maricela then asked if she could have her babies blessed in front of the Church, a Child's blessing and the giving the child a name.
She then asked me if I could perform the ordinance. I was shocked and really truly honored and touched that she would extend this invitation to me, since her boyfriend is not a member of the church.
I never thought that I would be given the opportunity before my own children to perform this kind of thing. Not only that, but I will probably have to do it in Spanish, even though Maricela speaks perfect English.
I don't know really how it is that I could be this chosen vessel. It is really amazing, something words can't describe, and when my own babies come, I will be ready, or flooded with a sense of awe at those of my kids that have come to this Earth, and now, I can bless with my voice, as spokesman for Heavenly Father.
