The Priesthood

Kasen was so so sick one week. He was lethargic, had an ongoing fever for days, he coughed like his lungs were drowning. He had no energy, wasn't eating, and wasn't sleeping. He cried and complained of a sore throat and then cried over his ears hurting he couldn't breathe for 2 seconds without a coughing fit. It was so hard to watch him be so miserable. My parents were in town and staying the night at Tessa's house. I knew one particular night with Kasen was going to be long and I felt so bad for him after so many days of this and my heart was hurting. So I called my dad (who was 1/2 mile away) and asked him to come help TJ give Kasen a blessing. 

And that's when I had an eye opening. 

In the past I have felt bad asking people to come over late at night to help with blessings. I feel like I am an inconvenience. Like I am putting people out. Sometimes its really hard to ask. Because I don't want to be that kind of draining person who people get annoyed by.

Well after the blessing right before my dad was about to leave he gave me a hug and sincerely said "Thank you for asking me".

I sometimes forget that receiving blessings is as much of a blessing as it is to give one. Not just the one getting the blessing is the one blessed. But also the giver. As much as I need the blessing for me, the person holding the priesthood needs it for them. So they can be blessed, so they can remember they need to stay aware and constantly worthy to GIVE blessings to those who are in need. Because they never know whey someone might need one. And for me, as a mother, I need them and I am at the mercy if you will of the priesthood holder to receive those blessings. 

I will no longer hesitate or feel bad. The Priesthood was meant to be used not just left on the shelf.

I am so grateful for this lesson my dad taught me.