Over eight years ago we were blessed with a daughter that we named Eden. We named her Eden because we liked the name, because she has family on her mothers side from Eden, Utah, and also because the garden of Eden represents all that is beautiful, lovely, and given to us from our Heavenly Father. It’s also a Temple of sorts. My hope is that my sweet Eden will be as pure and lovely as that garden temple.
She has brought me such joy. She is so smart, and fun to be around. I couldn’t have asked for more when it comes to having a daughter. She is a good example to me and helps me remember to keep the commandments. I always thought my first child would be a boy… but before Eden was born, I was pondering and wondering if this baby would be a boy or a girl. The thought came into my mind that if it was a girl, perhaps I would be easier on my first child. When I had that thought, the Spirit came over me and confirmed that we would be having a girl. I cannot express the love I have for this pure and precious daughter of mine.
She and I have so much in common. We love to laugh. We love to be together. She has a tender heart and always wants others to be happy. She makes friends so easily. It doesn’t matter if we are with strangers, she quickly makes them her friends. She has testimony of the Gospel. One night as I was putting Eden to bed, she told me she was scared of the dark. I felt impressed to tell her that if she will say a prayer, that Heavenly Father will send angels to watch over her and protect her. I told her that she probably won’t see them, but she will be able to feel them.
The next morning, I was working in the yard and my beautiful little girl came outside to tell me what had happened the the night before. She reminded me what I had told her about angels and said that she prayed that angels would come and watch over her. She told me that indeed she did not see them, but she could feel a warm feeling in her heart. She was able to sleep better that night because she could tell that they were watching over her.
She has kept the commandments since she was baptized. She knows that Jesus loves her. I am so pleased with my little angel. I thank the Lord for her every day.
I testify that children are an heritage of the Lord. They represent all that is good in this world. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Ps.. “Noodle” is the nickname we always call Eden.
I recently came across this blog post about one of my ancestors Jacob Foutz. I’m related to him through my fathers line. Ben Tanner (me)>Ron Tanner>Stan Tanner > Art Tanner> Joseph B. Tanner>Nora Foutz>Joseph Lehi Foutz> Jacob Foutz.
