We meet at a crossroads, you and I. I am about to leave, and you have just arrived.
Dasil George Mathews ~ 2 January 1920
Caden Dasil Bailey ~ 13 December 2019
It didn't take long after we found out our third child was a boy for me to realize how close he would be born to Granky's 100th birthday. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to honor my grandpa by giving Caden Dasil as a middle name. I hope this honor makes my grandpa happy, but more importantly I hope Caden will be proud of this name. I plan to make sure he knows how much his great-grandfather loves him, knows of Granky's testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and of the many ways he's been an example to me in my life.
Helaman 5:6-7
Behold, I have given unto you the names of our first parents...and this I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and also written, that they were good.
Therefore, my sons, I would that ye should do that which is good, that it may be said of you, and also written, even as it has been said and written of them.
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After the new year we headed down to Las Vegas to celebrate Granky's birthday. The morning of the party he indulged me and came with me to my friend Julie's house to have her take some photos of he and Caden. Julie marveled at how Granky at 100 years old could walk into her home studio on his own two feet and hold onto his great-grandbaby the way he did. He's pretty incredible.
I could not be happier with how these photos turned out and it was worth every effort to make it happen. I know it wasn't the easiest thing for him to come with me, especially with a party to conserve energy for that night, but I hope it was worth it for him. I know it was for me because these are an absolute treasure.
*Photos taken 3 Jan 2020
♡ 100 years between these hands ♡
We talked with the boys recently about the First Vision and told them it occurred in 1820. Nolan perked up and said, "If Granky lived 100 more years he would have seen Heavenly Father and Jesus!" We then talked about testimonies and Nolan asked, "What's Granky's testimony?" What was so wonderful about his question is that Granky actually wrote out his testimony and gave each of his grandkids a copy at our family party last week. So I went and grabbed it and read it to the boys. It really was a special moment.
Also, the day after we brought Caden home from the hospital Nolan was holding Caden and so sweetly said to him, "Do you know your middle name is Dasil?" Then he looked at me and said, "So mom, that means the name Dasil is going to be around for another 100 years!" It sure is sweet boy. I told Granky that story and he seemed to like it.
"What is a legacy? It's planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." I'm grateful for the legacy my grandpa has built and continues to build for his family. It's one of love, faith, learning, and hard work. I'm grateful for the chance my kids have to know him and especially for the moment in time these pictures capture.
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