Little blessed one

We thought about doing the blessing at the same time as the sealing but Brant said the natural order was sealing then blessing (I guess that is what we’ve done with the other two).  We also felt like we received so much support from our ward that we wanted them to be a part of it.  We are so overwelmed with how much love and support we have recieved from everyone!

Bennett actually means little blessed one and Osborn means divine warrior.  After an intimate and spiritual sealing and the feeling of the potential of this amazing boy it was time to give him his name. 

 I thought, "What will he need most?  If I could bless him with one thing what would it be?"  I wanted him to feel secure in knowing who he is, that he is supposed to be in our family and he is very loved. 

Brant did an amazing job and it was beautiful and I hope he remembers to always put the gospel first.  I thought about the events surrounding his birth.  The first and most important thing for his birth mother was to have him placed in an LDS home. 

 His blessing was another great event.  So grateful for all those who shared in it!  His little outfit was made by Natalie and her sister.  I love it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The feeling of security seems to be happening, before the sealing Bennett had to be in whatever room I was in, since we’ve been back he doesn’t even seem to notice whether I’m in the room or not.  He is getting more busy with crawling and this proves he still likes to be where I am he just doesn’t HAVE to be there.  I guess he is even more content.  I love these pics of kisses from the kids!

 

After the blessing we had a little dinner with friends and we also celebrated Grandpa Brown’s birthday. 

Then Bennett hit 8 months, he is one cute cabbage patch kid (my mom sent us with some garden goodness after the sealing). 

We feel blessed to have this little blessed one.  8 months and crawling.

 

Signed, sealed, delivered...

He is ours!  On a Thursday we got the call that a birth mom had selected us, then on Saturday he was delivered to us. 

 

7 months later, we finalized Bennett’s adoption on Thursday, August 30^th.  It was a quiet little ceremony, which we were grateful for.

 

Bennett was super happy that day too! 

 

Then the perfect start to our sealing day was witnessing Priesthood power at Ison's blessing.

I'm sure these two will be buddies!  It was awesome and a perfect lead in to Bennett’s sealing.  I am so grateful for the Priesthood. 

 

Then on that Saturday, September 1^st We went to the Draper Temple to have him sealed to us.  We chose the Draper temple for a few reasons Rianne and Heath attended the open house before it was dedicated.  It has a very large sealing room and we wanted anyone who wanted to be there to have a place. 

Also the Brown’s have ties to the Draper area from Joseph Gurnsey Brown who was part of the Rescue party of the Willie/Martin handcart companies.  He rescued Esther who would later become his wife, and Brant comes through this line which was changed because of her courage and faith, and a strong man willing to brave the elements to bring her home.  I thought of people in dire circumstances not knowing what to do and waiting for those willing to brave the storms to come to their aide.  I thought of the symbolism of Bennett’s birth mom in similar dire circumstances scared, alone and even cold.  She put her faith in us.  How Bennett’s lines have been changed brought to his new home, because of her courage and He was rescued and brought home.  What a blessing these women of courage and faith have become to us.  I am grateful she gave him life and am honored that I have been trusted to teach him how to live.         

I don’t know how to put the feelings of the sealing into words.  This really was a different experience it was really all about Bennett.  We got a little advice about this great thing we were doing for him.  When they brought the kids in I felt like time froze, what a powerful moment.  Bennett put his little hand in and never moved it.  When the sealer said his name he looked up with such intent, like he knew exactly what was going on.  It through the sealer off, he lost his place and then continued.  It was so peaceful and I was so happy.  Rianne and Heath were beaming too!  I was overwhelmed with gratitude for all the people who came.  Afterwards the sealer shifted his focus to Bennett and the incredible spirit he was and the great things in store for him. 

The women in the bridal room afterwards talked how they had never seen the sealer be that way.  He was just smitten with Bennett and drawn to him.  How he saw and felt his potential.  It reminded me of Simeon holding the Savior at the temple.  It was a powerful reassurance which I felt all those months ago when I held him and thought how can I raise him, with all the miracles that surrounded him being perfectly placed with us and those reassuring words that he is a child of God and was sent here to us.  God has much in store for this boy.  I'm honored to raise him. So grateful I don't have to do it alone. 

          When we came out it was windy, how awesome it was to have our little family in the temple and look forward to the day when they aren't so little, but are still worthy to be in the temple together again.   

We had a little windy luncheon and enjoyed visiting with family.  We love his smile it lights up his face and melts our hearts.  It was a wonderful weekend surrounded by friends & family enjoying the celebration of this amazing event.