Families Are Forever

I know these two pictures look a lot a like but they are very different. The one on the right was a fun event, we had bailiff, (wearing bullet prof vests), lawyers, judges, random people just watching I guess.  Mr. and Mrs. Hardcastle were asked a bunch of questions about who they were and their marriage date, and if they were willing to take on all the rights and responsibilities of being Burton's parents.  That his birth parents had given up all their rights.  Obviously they answered all the questions correctly, because they were legally given their son.  What an exciting event.
     The picture on the left is from the Ogden Temple.  In this beautiful setting,  there were lots of Aunts and Uncles, Grandma's and Grandpa's, friends and we were told heavenly family too.  A very nice temple sealer, who gave words of advice to all of us, and then the little guy was brought in and held between his loving parents and with very few words said he, became his parents eternal son.  Also a most special and exciting event.  This was followed by his being given a name and blessing by his father, which was a very special blessing. Then food and visiting and cousins running all over the place.
     Watching the kids have fun and seeing all the love and support that Gordon and Jessica have is so heart warming and tiring!!!!
     Once again the Lord is watching us and his blessings are many.