I will openly admit that I'm not so good at blogging, but I like the idea; therefore, I'll continue to try my best. September was such a GREAT month for me, and also for my family.
On the 12th of September little Chloe (Rusty's Daughter) was blessed into our church by Rusty and those Priesthood holders in my family all joined him (My dad, Adam, and Matt Brandt) it was especially moving because it was Rusty's first official blessing at church. Then an hour later we had Kayla's (Lori's daughter) baptism. Two of my very favorite girls looked beautiful all dressed in white, and my family all surrounded the building. It was quite a moving experience, and note worthy to say the least. I was asked by Kayla to give a talk on the Holy Ghost as well as sing. On the Monday before her baptism we all attended the FSU vs. Miami game in Tallahassee, and the game was back and forth the whole time and consequently, I ended up loosing my voice. I drank lots of herbal teas along with honey to help coat my throat. Kayla informed me I couldn't back out now (what a compassionate little one). I ended up singing, and luckily we pulled in a third person (Rachel Brandt) to help get the focus off of my voice which sounded much like a 13 year old boy going through puberty :) It turned out quite lovely as Cortney, Rachel and I all sang "Walk Tall You're a Daughter of God"
It was at the moment I was singing and the words that I was singing were sinking in.. I realized the high hopes I have for Kayla. I have lived with my sister and her 3 children since Kayla was 3 years old. As a result I feel very motherly towards all of her kids. I remember well the day Kayla was born. I heard her first cry, I was there the first day of school, I was there the first day she lost her tooth.. And now I looked at her all dressed in white, making such good decisions before our God. Kayla has always been a very spiritual young lady. She is always asking me questions about what it must be like to walk and talk with Jesus. She mentioned to me one day "You know Lydia, even if I didn't know what Jesus looked like, I would still miss him." How neat it is that even as a little child she can sense the divinity, and the withdraws of being out of our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ's presence. I hope I will be able to be a source of goodness for my nieces and nephews, and they will be able to look to me to be a good example in their lives. I love my family so much, and am thankful to call them my own.
I'll leave the lyrics to the song we sang for her baptism.. Such a touching song that speaks to the heart.
Right now I have a prayer deep within my heart, A prayer for each of you there
is a special part. That you remember who you are and him who lives above.
Please seek for him and live his way; You'll feel his love.
(chorus) Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God, Be strong and remember
who you are, Try to understand, you're part of his great plan. He's closer than
you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
Long before the time you can remember, Our Father held you in his arms so
tender. Those loving arms released you as he sent you down to earth. He said,
"My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."
(chorus) Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God, Be strong and remember
who you are, Try to understand, you're part of his great plan. He's closer than
you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
This life on earth we knew would not be easy. At times we lose our way his path
we may not see. But remember always that you are not alone. He'll take your
hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.
(chorus) Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God, Be strong and remember
who you are, Try to understand, you're part of his great plan. He's closer than
you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
