R&M Cook Fam: Naiya's Sealing

The day Naiya was sealed to Mike and Holly was an eternal joy that is impossible to describe in words. I think it best to just see it on the faces of Mike, Holly, and Naiya.

We made a special trip to Idaho at the end of October and into November to be there for this day. A few people asked us if we would be going for Naiya's sealing and for her blessing. This was NEVER a question for us. We wouldn't have missed it for the world.... but almost because of a marathon. The morning of the sealing I left Rulan and Kathy's house early (we stayed with Rulan and Kathy for a week). It's a good thing. I had to take the girls to Amy and Henry's house so Colby could babysit the girls. A marathon nearly kept me from reaching their house and getting back to the temple on time. I was in tears as I was driving on a dirt road around a mountain to try and find the back entrance to their subdivision. I was by myself as Rusty had gone early to be Mike's escort in the temple. I made it in the nick of time. The ceremony was beautiful. Naiya, in her white dress, looked like the angel from Heaven that she is. Afterwards as we were each congratulating Mike and Holly, Naiya reached for me ( I know she did). They had a huge outpouring of support. Merrill and Nancy flew in. Verna, Phillip, and Susan drove down from Provo. All of Holly's family was there. My mom and dad came from Pocatello. They had several friends come also. We were also able to attend her blessing the next day in Rulon and Kathy's ward. She is such a special little girl. You couldn't help think of all the circumstances that went into her being sealed to our family. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that she was sent to us by a loving Heavenly Father. He knows our needs and the righteous desires of our hearts. We are so blessed to be sealed together as a family.