An Eternal Family

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A couple of posts back I did one on one of my little girls that I had in Vegas that was placed in a new home with her older and younger sister. Well, the adoption was final the end of May and their sealing was Sat. June 6, 2009!



We werent sure when the sealing was going to be so about a month ago we had made plans to go to California for the week before Ryan's birthday. We went last year and it was so fun. We got the invite to the sealing the same weekend that we had wanted to go. Both of us looked at each other and new that we were going to have to put the California trip on hold and were so excited to go to Las Vegas and be there for this special sealing. It was an extremely quick trip. I had a lot of doctors appointments on Friday so we left late and spent most of Sat with the family and then got up early Sunday and drove home. Even though it was a quick trip it was so worth it!

I was bawling even before the family walked into the sealing room. Then when they walked in hand in hand all in white I couldn't keep it together! I turned and looked at Ryan and even though he tends to play the macho man, he had tears running down his face as well! The spirit was so strong and as they talked about families and the importance of a forever family I was so overwhelmed! Knowing where these little girls were almost four years ago to now is such a blessing. Knowing that they are going to be raised in the gospel and to know that they are choice daughters of their Heavenly Father is such a comfort to me. I felt that my prayers had been answered for them! They got EVERYTHING!

Here is the FOREVER family right after the sealing!



The dresses were made out of their mom's wedding dress! So sweet!





The girls remembered Ryan and couldnt wait to give him a hug and talk to him!





I love this little girl!





Ryan and I together


All of us together!





I will NEVER forget this experience! I truly believe the Lord puts us in places that we need to be to grow and learn. I know that it was not an accident that one of my first clients in Las Vegas was this little girl! She has taught me so much and through this whole experience I can not deny that their is a plan for all of us! Thank you Becky and Eric for letting Ryan and I share this special day with you and your new ETERNAL family!

Comments

Kim Wennerlind said…
That is so sweet and amazing. They all looked so precious. I am glad that you guys got to be there for them. I am sure it meant a lot to them.
June 11, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Becky aka tata! said…
Words can't express what it meant to have the two of you with us. Erik and I know that the Lord put you with P for a reason four years ago, I knew that the moment I met you! We love you!!!

(Serenity just spotted your wedding picture on the right of the screen and says "come here Priscilla Karmann is a married girl!!!")
June 11, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Julie said…
Wow, Karmann, what a wonderful experience to be a part of!! I'm glad you were able to go and see this family sealed. I love that the little girls' dresses were made from the mom's wedding dress - so beautiful!
June 12, 2009 at 6:25 AM
Stacy said…
That's great Karm! You are such a great person! =D The world needs more of you!
June 12, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Tawni Williams said…
You are such an amazing person - What a wonderful experience - thanks for sharing
June 13, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Kristi @ Lolly Jane said…
that is SO sweeeeet! :) glad you were able to be a part of it!

PS: where did you run off to so fast today? i went to get yummy food and came back to sit next to you to chat and you had vanished! oh well- next time :)
June 13, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Jo Lynn said…
Wow Karm, that is the sweetest thing ever!!! Thank you for sharing and what wonderful people to take these sweet little girls in as their own! The dresses are adorable and what a great idea, they look darling!!! Karm, I can't get over the picture with you and Ryan holding the three of them....just beautiful! I can't wait to see you with a beautiful little child sitting on your lap, your day will come Karm...with out a doubt! I love you and Ryan looks so cute with those girls!!!!
I love you!!!! Happy Birthday to Ryan!
June 14, 2009 at 9:34 AM
wendy and brig said…
What a wonderful experience. I am glad you had a wonderful time.
June 15, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Drake Family said…
Karm that looks like it was such an amazing experience to be a part of. When Kory and I had our 2 oldest kids sealed to us it was such a wonderful and spiritual experience for us too. It's so comforting to know that we can be sealed forever. I got your message today. You are so sweet and thoughtful to remember me. You have always been such a great friend and blessing in my life. I am packing for Girl's Camp (taking a 2 minute break) and will be gone thru the week, but I will def. give you a call when I get back to chit-chat. Love ya. XOXOX
Who knew that I could be cheesy too?!?
June 15, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Taylors said…
After the story you told me today, I just had to see these little angels. This is so uplifting and inspiring! I am so happy for this family!
June 16, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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