Today was one of those beautiful spiritual days that make all of the ugly bad days seem less important. Today my beautiful daughter received her patriarchal blessing. What a wonderful moment for her. I'm so proud of her. She is turning into a beautiful young woman who has countless blessings that await her.
I was particularly moved when the patriarch began talking about her becoming a mother some day. His words flowed almost poetically as he described the kind of life she would have as a mother with a righteous man by her side raising her family and being the heart of the home. Tears began to flow with everyone in the room including the patriarch. The spirit was so strong in that room. We were all touched. After the blessing we all just sat there for a few minutes in silence. All you could hear were the sound of sniffling then a little laughter.
She came up to me afterward and we hugged oh so tightly. I told her I loved her and am very proud of her. My heart is full as I see her becoming a beautiful young woman. It's hard to see your kids grow up knowing there will come a day when they will be on their own making their own lives. But as hard as it is I would have it no other way. I rejoice in the knowledge that my children will be able to stand on their own two feet someday. They may struggle at times but didn't we all? I may not agree with their decisions in life but if they do their best at whatever it is I will be a happy dad.
I love my children deeply. I am not the best dad. I am not perfect. But my children love me in spite of my flaws and I love them in spite of theirs. Even though we are apart most days we are family. We are united in love and though the Preisthood. They are my children forever. And I am eternally grateful for that.
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