Eleanor's Blessing Day

Nora had a special blessing at church on Sunday. Most cultures have rituals to celebrate a new life in the community, and in Mormon culture babies are presented to the congregation and publicly given a name and a blessing. Male priesthood holders encircle the baby and one of them (usually the baby's father) says a prayer to name and bless the baby.

Nora wore the blessing gown made for me by my Aunt Sandy 30 years ago and she had many family members and friends in Laramie for her special day: Grandma Pat and Grandpa Dirk, Grandma Sheri and Grandpa Garth, Great Grandma Hansen, Great Grandma and Grandpa Bowles, Aunt Rachel and Gavin, Uncle Robert and Aunt Sarah and Seth, Uncle Justin and Aunt Annie and Clancy, Uncle Nick, and Cathy Stokes. They all traveled a long way to meet Nora and spend time together. Here are some photos!