How blessed we are to be the parents of our beautiful baby boy, Denison Kahlel Deal. On May 17, 2009, we wore smiles on our faces as is seen in the photo above. What an unforgettable day this was for us. The reason for this happiness is explained in the photos below.
To truly understand my relief, I must recap every detail. On the Saturday before Denny's blessing, my husband and I set out to go shopping for Denny's outfit. It didn't take us very long to find what we were looking for that day. We found a kids formal store that was just a few blocks from where we lived. YAY!!! Doing what women do best, I shuffled through the rack while my hubby sat down with Denny. (go figure right) Then when we selected the entire outfit we proceeded to check out. When I reached in my bag to pay..S-H-A-M-E... NO MONEY! Luckily my hubby cash on him. After leaving the store we headed home to drop off the laundry my hubby picked up and my mom decided to tag along to help. ( thank heaven!) Then we headed to Sandy's, another store to get something for Walter but we were unsuccessful. Then my hubby suggest we get a yummy hot dog from a vendor who is known for her delish dogs. So while my mom was in the car holding Denny, Walt and I went for the hot dog. After standing there for few minutes waiting with others, a fierce wind blew the umbrella up that was attached to the stand as I watched. In quick defense as it came down, I put my hands up to block it from hitting me or anyone. Walter did the same but was too late and the sharp iron piece came down and gashed him in the head. I was stunned after my brave hubby calmly said, "I'm hit." Frantically I started to look and it and as he moved his hand, his head started gushing blood. I tried to keep my calm but I was truly worried for my sweetheart.
So to shorten this story a bit ..... My hubby was convinced he could doctor himself (uhuh men try to act so macho sometimes)..with a little knowledge of first aid and a pharmacy in reach, he instructed me to get some antibiotic powder and gauze. Meanwhile, a gentlemen gave him some ice from the drink cooler to compress it. I came back with the stuff but on advice from a lady in the pharmacy, she suggested we go to the emergency room to avoid infection. I agreed with her and persisted to convince my hubby otherwise... I could not bear the idea of something happening to him.. thumbs up to the cliche.."Better safe than sorry!" The only thing that bothered me was that after all that happened I still paid $10.25 for the hot dogs when they should have been free. Don't get me wrong..I know it was an accident but the gesture or offer of courtesy would have been greatly appreciated seeing that it happened under her stall .... I mean let us be the one to refuse...grrrr some people are so inconsiderate... If I were in the US I could sue! Boy is she lucky those hot dogs where yummy....(hehe) I'm so grateful that my mom was there to hold Denny because he might have gotten hurt and then they would have had a mad women on there hands.
So after a decade of waiting in the so-called emergency room....the doc resolved that he needed stitches. This would be the second time around for my hubby. It was such a long wait, that I had toleave and go catch the mall before they they closed because I had to purchase a new shirt for my husband for husband to wear for church. After I was one, my mom, Denny and I headed back to the pick my hubby up from the hospital. I was relieved when I saw him because it could have been worse.
When I asked if he would be okay for Sunday, he assured me although he had a massive headache he was not going to miss blessing his son. Wonderful huh? I wouldn't want it any other way. When I look back at it, it amazes me how the devil will try everything to stop our Father's plan. The devil knew this was important to our family to have our son blessed by his Father but again the Lord prevailed and my hubby did it with stitches, nerves and all. Oh what a blessing!
Sunday morning was a beautiful day. After getting Denny all snazzy in his suit, I nursed him to sleep. I looked at him dressed from head to toe in white and thought WOW! My son looks so handsome...like he just fell out of heaven. Children truly are gifts from God. My husband and I got ready and did everything to make sure we were on time and that we were. I wore all white and my hubby wore a white shirt. We wanted to look like a family.
After arriving at church, I saw that my mother-in-law and bro-in law (Walter's bro. Charles) came. It's is crazy that it took Denny's blessing to get her to attend sacrament. My mother-in-law and my mom sat together while we sat next to the rest of our family. It felt so good to have the support of family that day... it was so special. When it was time, our Branch President almost forgot us. Walter politely gestured to get his attention to remind him. There was no way we were going to let anyone forget because we waited too long for this day.
So the time came and it was so quiet. Denny was sleeping and I scooped him up with his blanket and handed him to his Daddy. Reverently, my hubby headed up the aisle while I headed for a seat closer to the pulpit where him and the others stood. My mom sat next to me. What a moment! I wish I could just bottle it up. The spirit was so present. The prayer was so touching. What a blessing to have the priesthood. It is a great comfort to know that as a family, we can call upon the priesthood to bless us as long as my hubby stays worthy.
Oh yeah I almost forgot to mention that one of the other little girl who happens to be a toddler called Denny a "hot baby," already I am sensing Denny is going to be breaking a lot of hearts..... Oh boy what am I in for?
OUR PRECIOUS SLEEPING BUNDLE OF JOY
OUR LIL' ANGEL FROM HEAVEN
PURE INNOCENCE
LOOK IT'S "SLEEPING CUTIE"
DENNY CHILLIN' WITH UNCLE CHARLES
HAVING A HEART TO HEART WITH AUNTIE CHERYL
DENNY GETTING INTO HIS CAKE WITH HIS MOMMY AND DADDY
DENNY'S YUMMY BLESSING CAKE
DENNY WITH HIS 2 GRAMMIES
DENNY WITH HIS AUNTIE LISA
DENNY WITH THE FAMILY
I really can't complain because I have a wonderful family. I love knowing we have a place we belong. I know this is just the start of so many other milestones we will celebrate as a family and I can't wait to experience them all. We will hold the memory of this day close to our hearts and bask in the love light and blessing of living life with beauty.
Denny is so blessed to have you as a mommy!!!!!!!!! You are doing a terrfic job!!!!!!
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