Some Notes from Elder Ballard's Blessing upon Iosepa

Aloha Kakou,
I have some notes that I have taken after reading Elder Ballard's Blessing of Iosepa. Here are some few highlights of his blessing. My intent for sharing this is to inspire all those who have been or will be associated, in Elder Ballard's prose, with the Wa'a. Im sure some of you will also remember how Elder Ballard was very happy about the name Iosepa. Truly the name of the canoe is not Hawaiian only, but is representative of the Pacific 'Ohana. I hope these few notes help you on your voyages.

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-A blessing upon all who have directed this work or participated in anyway with the canoe’s construction.

-Bless Thy work here in the islands and around the world.

-Pronounce a blessing upon it that it may be seaworthy at all times.

-Those who will have experience upon it may be watched over, protected, and kept safe.

-That the lessons that need to be learned by those who seek to know more about the sea and its tremendous power and capacity, may be inspired and enlightened and may learn lessons that will help them in life and throughout all eternity.

-Bless the Teachers and Anyone who gives instruction that they will be inspired by the power of the Holy Spirit, that even in the midst of serious moments when decisions must be made quickly, that by the power of the Holy Ghost they will know exactly what to do and what not to do in order to sail the seas in this canoe safely.

-Much thanks to Heavenly Father for the privilege of being present together.

-This canoe is dedicated by a priesthood blessing and upon all those associated with it.
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Feki