Sunday was Matthew's blessing day. It was wonderful. His daddy gave him such a beautiful blessing. My sister and mother were kind enough to write it down. I have copied it below. Matthew got to wear his own blessing outfit that his mom made for him 30+ years ago out of his grandfather's old shirt. It looked so cute on Matthew. He was really good during the blessing. His uncle Seth said that smiled and stared at Jamie the whole time. It was great having everyone over afterward for dinner. This was the first big gathering we've had at our house and it was really nice. I am so thankful to have a bigger house now. Matthew also got to meet for the first time this weekend his grandma and grandpa Lucchesi. They were so nice to help us out with getting the house ready while they were here. Here is the beautiful blessing Jamie gave to Matthew.
Matthew’s Baby Blessing
December 6, 2009
Given By Daddy Jamie Lucchesi
Father in heaven, we bring this son before thee with authority in the Melkisedek priesthood to give him a name and a blessing. The name he will be known by upon the records of the church is Matthew Vincenzo Lucchesi
Matthew my son, I bless you that your mind may master scholastics, that your feet may master athletics, that your hands may master the trades and that your heart may master temperance and loving kindness towards all creation.
We bless you that you may gain unto yourself a witness and testimony of Jesus Christ your Savior and his restored gospel and kingdom. We bless you that you will serve the Lord diligently and that you would choose to serve a full time mission as an elder of Israel.
We bless you that you may find a worthy sister of Zion with a testimony like unto yours. Take her up to the house of the Lord there to be sealed for time and all eternity that you may have joy and rejoicing in your posterity.
We bless you that you may come to appreciate the choice circumstance to which you were born into by being born in the covenant and into this nation. We bless you that by voice and by virtue you may have a hand in keeping this nation’s founding liberties.
Matthew, these are the blessings of your fathers. I give unto you this day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Blessing Participants (Melkisedek Priesthood Holders)
Daddy Jamie Lucchesi
Grandpa James Lucchesi
Grandpa Terry Anderson
Uncle David Davenport
Uncle Jay Hafen
Uncle Jacob Anderson
Uncle Seth Wold
Uncle Joe Evans
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Matthew with grandma and grandpa Lucchesi
Matthew loves to smile at Nana
Matthew with mommy and daddy
He loves to smile at Jamie in the morning
Darling! I love seeing that sweet smile!
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