My Big Day Has Finally Arrived!
Nope not THAT big day, I'm not getting married...yet. Give me some time I'm sure I'll find someone I'm capable of duping into that long term commitment. But for now, I am finally getting my Patriarchal Blessing. This is a HUGE deal. Most people get theirs really young but I never wanted to get mine until I knew I was absolutely ready for what it held and so I put it off and put it off and put it off some more. I am so thankful that I am finally in a place mentally and emotionally to be ready to hear what the Patriarch has to tell me.
I spoke with my Branch President this past Sunday for the third time since going back to church and when he told me "I don't see why you can't get your Patriarchal Blessing now" I burst into tears. I couldn't hold it back it just came out in a huge flood of emotion. Until this point I have never cried in front of this man and then all of a sudden BOOM tears. I said wow, this is huge, I've been working on and off for this for the last 5 or more years and it just seems like FINALLY I'm getting to where I need to be. So we're doing my interview on Thursday evening and then I have an appointment for the 28th to get my blessing. I am also giving a talk that Sunday, my first in a long while, and so my father was already planning to be in town that day and will be coming with me for my Blessing. It's interesting because my roommate is getting her blessing this Sunday and had to book a month in advance and I was so worried when I called him that he would be all booked up, so I had prayed and prayed that it would work out, and then he said oh no I absolutely have an opening for the 28th. What a great day this has been so far!
I am so so very blessed right now....and I next to never say that kind of thing. Goal 1: Achieved. Next step temple ready and go do Baptisms and then work on getting my Endowments by the end of the year. I am so excited!
I spoke with my Branch President this past Sunday for the third time since going back to church and when he told me "I don't see why you can't get your Patriarchal Blessing now" I burst into tears. I couldn't hold it back it just came out in a huge flood of emotion. Until this point I have never cried in front of this man and then all of a sudden BOOM tears. I said wow, this is huge, I've been working on and off for this for the last 5 or more years and it just seems like FINALLY I'm getting to where I need to be. So we're doing my interview on Thursday evening and then I have an appointment for the 28th to get my blessing. I am also giving a talk that Sunday, my first in a long while, and so my father was already planning to be in town that day and will be coming with me for my Blessing. It's interesting because my roommate is getting her blessing this Sunday and had to book a month in advance and I was so worried when I called him that he would be all booked up, so I had prayed and prayed that it would work out, and then he said oh no I absolutely have an opening for the 28th. What a great day this has been so far!
I am so so very blessed right now....and I next to never say that kind of thing. Goal 1: Achieved. Next step temple ready and go do Baptisms and then work on getting my Endowments by the end of the year. I am so excited!
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Not that the experience is the same for everyone but when I got my patriarchal blessing, it was the most intimately spiritual experience I have ever had. I have felt the Spirit many times, but this was more like being literally hugged by Heavenly Father. I still remember poignantly what it felt like. Even in the temple I have not felt His presence so strongly. Really, one of my favorite memories. I'm so happy for you. I hope it is everything you hope it will be.
Wow!! That's so exciting!! I got mine too early for me, when I was 16. I wish I had waited until I was more prepare so it makes a lot of sense as to why you did. I'm glad it worked out your dad can be there. I'm sure he's going to love the experience too.
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