A Name and a Blessing

August 28, 2011 was a very special day for our family. Our baby girl was encircled by 14 worthy Melchizedek priesthood holders who love her. In my parents home her father, Bradley Joseph Hunter gave her a name and blessing. Abigail Jane is already a remarkable daughter of God.


Dearest Abby,

When your Dad and I got engaged we would often times sit for hours just dreaming of our future family together. In doing so, we discussed potential names of our children. Although we came up with about a dozen names, Abigail Jane was the one that stood out to both of us- we both knew then that we would have an Abigail Jane in our family.

After we were sealed in the temple your father and I were both eager to start our family; however, that was not the Lord's will at that time. We had three years experiencing heartache of longing for children in our home. But within those years your father and I learned to rely on the Lord more than every before in our lives. We obtained greater faith in the Lord's plan for us. We grew closer together and made memories to last forever. Those years are precious to us and looking back now we wouldn't trade them for anything. It was during those years I would reflect on that day sitting with Brad discussing children names. I would remember that feeling about a daughter named Abigail and it was almost as if you were telling me, "Mom, I will come down when it is the right time. Patience. Hang in there." There was no question in our minds when the doctors told us we were having a girl. The time was finally right for Abigail Jane to join our family.

Your name has a great heritage and legacy as well. Abigail is a biblical name. She was a women of integrity and virtue. She saved an entire city of people from destruction because of her great courage. 1 Samuel 25:3 says this about her....

"Abigail: she was a women of good understanding and of a beautiful countenance."

"Good understanding and a beautiful countenance"- yes, your name fits you perfectly Abby.

Your middle name, Jane, has a family legacy. Grandma Hunter's middle name is Jane. She loves you so much and would spend every minutes of the day holding you if she could. Also you have a Great-Grandma Jane, she also loves you so much. Both of these women are examples of great faith in the Lord and love and devotion to family. We know that you will make them proud and honor their name.

I love you.
Mommy

One Proud Father

Grandma Shauna Jane Hunter