Dawson's Baby Blessing

Dawson was lucky to have his baby blessing take place right in our own home.  Since almost all of the Routsong family was in town at Thanksgiving, and we were celebrating Thanksgiving at our house, we thought it would be more than appropriate to hold his blessing here surrounded by his extended family. Most of the family was not going to be in town through Sunday, so we chose to hold his blessing while everyone was in town.  It was a special moment.  We had finished our Thanksgiving meal and everyone was mingling and visiting.  I changed him into his special blessing suit, the same which his brothers wore on their blessing days.  The priesthood holders participating also changed their clothes to show respect for the blessing, though it was not in a church building.  This made it special.  The priesthood holders who held him for the blessing included Nate of course, Uncle Abe, Uncle John, Uncle Mike, and Grandpa Routsong.  

Nate blessed you, Dawson, with wonderful words.  He blessed you to know that your Heavenly family cares for you.  He blessed you to have a commitment and dedication to God and that you would develop a testimony that would give you a foundation for your life.  He blessed you with a desire to serve the Lord.  He also blessed you with good health, that with that health you may be a worthy priesthood holder willing and able to serve the Lord.  

There are great things in store for you Dawson.  We love you so very much and are excited to get to know your personality as you grow.  We can't imagine life without you.  You complete our family!

Grandpa, Uncle Mike, Daddy, Uncle John, & Uncle Abe