Brotherly Blessings and a Father's Blessing

Last night we thought it was a good idea to have Tyler give his siblings a blessing.  Good practice for Tyler and a nice thing to do for his siblings.   

Tyler did a really good job.  Allie was first.  Tyler was thoughtful and took his time.  Both him and Allie were crying by the end.  I didn't grab my phone quick enough after to snap and picture of them hugging and crying together.  

After Allie it was Megan's turn.  Megan loves to tease Tyler and say mean things jokingly.  She has been pretty "whatever" about Tyle leaving but him giving her a blessing really got to her.  He told her, through the spirit, that this year wasn't going to be easy and that she would have some challenges, but that she would overcome them.  It was a sweet thing just for Megan.

Then it was Josh's turn.  He was pretty confident that he wasn't going to cry, and he didn't.  Tyler gave him a nice blessing about the upcoming year.

Tony then gave Tyler a blessing.  It was beautiful and long and just what he needed to hear.  I wish that I would have recorded these blessings, but I never think of it until it's too late.  He said some amazing things about what kind of missionary he will be.  Tony got very emotional, and they both cried in each other's arms after the blessing.  Allie said she had never seen Tony cry before.  Tony isn't much for big displays of emotion.  

I am so glad that we did this and thought it was the perfect way to end Tyler's last night at home with us.  Tyler then said his last family prayer for two years.  We had one last complete family hug and then sent the kids to bed.  Tyler then showered and then finished writing his thank you cards to family and friends who had help contribute to his mission and or graduation.  Then it was off to bed for him and for me.