The Bohman Compendium: Blessings and Missions

A huge perk of living in Kenai is that it is only 3 and a piece hours away from Daniel's family in Palmer and Anchorage. We love that!
This weekend was a special occasion on two parts, 1. Brennan, Daniel's cousin, is leaving to serve a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be serving in Brazil for two years! Wow, we are so excited for him. Daniel and I both served missions for the Church and we know the awesomeness that comes from serving the Lord. Brennan is a champ and spoke in sacrament meeting during church on Sunday. It was such a privilege to hear him bear a powerful testimony and share his experiences with us, his family and friends. He is going to be a great missionary.
2. That gave us a great reason to finally give Lily a name and a blessing through the Church. It's not a baptism and it's not something that formal; just family and friends, and it can even be done in the home, with the permission from the proper authority in the Church. Daniel worked out all the details and he was able to bless Lily with his dad, uncles, and cousins. It was a beautiful experience. It was a blessing of good health and strong wisdom for Lily. She is so special and we love her so much. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be with his family.

Oh yeah, Daniel wanted to bless her naked ( don't ask) and I said she at least had to wear a diaper. Thanks to Grandma Madsen, we got a cute blanket for her too.