Jonah is named after my dad, the Grant part. So while my parents were still here we asked my dad if he would be willing to give Jonah's baby blessing. We did it at home since he was still so tiny and had a member of the bishopric come to participate, as well as our friends Geoff Davies, Jacob Terry and Jared Markham... and obviously Ryan too. :) It was a beautiful blessing. What stood out to me was the fact that Jonah came at a special time and his purpose and influence on this earth was so important and that his parents loved him SO much would guide him in the right direction (no pressure or anything!). He didn't cry at all, and the blessing was special and sacred and I'm so glad my daddy got to do it!
For those of my friends who are not LDS, we bless baby's in our church and give them a name for the records of the church and sort of a prayer for guidance and direction and of good things to come for them in their life.
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