We have been thinking a lot about baby names the past few days. If I am totally honest, it kind of stresses me out! There is SO MUCH in a name! Maybe I shouldn't be so serious about it, but I can't really let it go. (I think this may be the fact that I haven't met the little guy/girl yet... hopefully when it finally gets out here that we will just know!)
But as I have thought so much about it, I am reminded of Helaman speaking to his sons:
Helaman 5:6
Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; 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.
And perhaps the part I am stressed out about the most when it comes to this baby stuff, is that no matter what we finally choose as a given name, he/she gets HOFMAN by default. And that is something that the kid will always have to remember me by! He/she will remember MY WORKS.
A name is such a huge part of our identity. And I think that is what we are all ultimately trying to define down here in the state of probation - WHO AM I?
What a blessing to have the knowledge that we are sons and daughters of God. What a massive leg up on the rest of the world! On top of that, what a blessing to be a Bearrie! I hope in a way when we all evaluate ourselves and our identities, that we include "I'm a Bearrie". It sounds super corny, but I hope that everyone on here knows that there is always a support system for them. There are always homies that have your back! I know I include it in my identity and I am so grateful for you all.
Keep up the good work, brothers! And remember your name!
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