a name.

Yesterday was Ella’s blessing day.

It was a special day; a day to reflect on this tender mercy from the Lord. 

Ella is named after 2 remarkable and faithful women.

Ella is my great-grandmother’s name.  She is the only great-grandparent that I remember meeting as a child.  And although she didn’t go by this name {she went by her middle name}, I hope it will be special for Ella to be named after such a great lady.  I asked my mom to tell me a little be about her and this was her reply:

“My grandmother was short, spunky and a tom-boy. I think she spoke her mind, but she loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was faithful and served in many callings including RS president. She was thrifty and a saver-of-all-things-that-might-have-a-use-someday. She loved to sing and had a lovely voice. She loved children, especially her own and would light up when she saw them. She never let trivial everyday things get in the way of something more worthwhile. She loved reading the scriptures, baby dolls and making banana bread.”

Joyce is Darrin’s mother’s name.  She is another wonderful lady who is sacrificing for the Lord right now and teaching the gospel to the people in England.  You see, my mother-in-law loves little babies.  I know it’s hard for her to be away right now.  But we are grateful for their dedication to the Lord.  When people serve the Lord, blessings happen.  I truly believe that Ella is a direct blessing from them serving a mission.  We are grateful.  I want Ella to always remember her grandparents sacrifice, so she could be here.

Ella’s blessing was beautiful.  As her daddy held her up for the ward to see, he kissed her on the head.  I’m pretty sure he’s fallen in love.  And since he was conducting sacrament meeting, he bore his testimony and made the comment that he’s excited to see how Ella will change our life.  She’s already changed mine.

We love you Ella :)

Mike, Tanya, Makell and Ryan were there, but had to leave, so they missed our picture.