Mason's blessing and sealing

This past Saturday, March 17th, Clay and I were privileged to be able to attend our first grandsons sealing to his wonderful adoptive parents. Six months ago Jessica decided to place Mason with Nick and Erin cause she wasn't ready to be a mother just yet. Clay and I were torn with the idea of adopting Mason ourselves, but knew that if we did, we would always be battling with Mason's birth father.  Even though we wanted to keep this precious little boy, we knew it would be better for him to be as far away from his father as possible. In our eyes this boy was and still is pure evil! Jessica also knew this and this is what helped her in making the decision to place Mason.  Even though we miss this little boy every hour of every day, we know that he is in a great family and is protected from his birth father. He also has an amazing mother and father who we know will raise him right and will protect him from all the evil in this world! 

Nick and Erin have been so amazing to our family! They let us visit Mason when ever we want and includes us in all the important events in his life! It's especially nice that they only live a few miles away from us!

After the blessing, in front of the Temple

I had never been to a sealing of a parent to a child before so I didn't know what exactly to expect.  The sealer  started by speaking about his own experience of adopting two or his four children. His story was beautiful and had us all in tears before the sealing even began.  Then they brought in Mason and all I can say is I lost it! He was glowing in his white outfit and was all smiles when he saw his parents! Nick and Erin sat on opposite sides of the alter and they placed Mason in the middle.  The sealing only took a few moments, but was such an amazing experience.  Afterwards we were able to hug and kiss on Mason and hug Nick and Erin too.     

 Mason in his blessing and sealing outfit

The next morning we attended Mason's blessing.  Clay was invited to stand in the circle, which of course he was thrilled to do! Afterwards, we went to Nick and Erin's house  to have lunch and to get a chance to get to know Nick and Erin's families. 

 Jessica after the blessing with Austin and Mason

These are all the men that stood in the circle of the blessing of Mason

 This was actually taken after the sealing.  Mason crashed and looked like an angel!

Mason definitely got a lot of Collins in him! Clay couldn't get enough time with this sweet boy! But then how can you resist that smile! And he smiles all the time!