This past weekend Lily was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. December 5, 2009, was a memorable day. Many family members were able to attend and show their support – I’m sure Lily felt very loved. She was excited to be baptized in the dress that Grandma Baldwin made for the girls at our house. (Alexis wore it previously) As we were pulling out that dress to see if it would fit well she noticed the dress that Alexis was confirmed in and then the dress that I wore to my baptism. When I asked her she wanted to do for her dress, she asked if she could wear mine and that is what she did. It was so cute on her and such a nostalgic moment for me personally.
Before she went to the Church to get baptized Saturday morning, Stephen showed her the baptism video he had been working on for her. I also gave her the testimony book I had been working on, complied from testimonies of many family members. It was fun to watch her excitement and delight. I love it when my children get a moment to feel special – all on their own. It was a wonderful time for the rest of our family to realize what a better person we are because of Lily.
She was the only child from our ward to be baptized and our Bishop forgot about her baptism. We had to wait for a little while for him to show up. He felt so badly about this. While we were waiting for him to get there Lily started getting more and more nervous, she wanted to know why she just couldn’t get baptized without him? It also gave her a little extra time to wonder if the hair floaty she detected earlier in the water would still be there, and how to tuck her dress in between her legs so it wouldn’t float up in the water. Also to wonder if the water was getting too cold. I tried extra hard to distract her with lots of positive vibes and it seemed to work.
Both Grandpa Baldwin and Grandpa Parker were the witnesses. All of her worries were washed away with her as she stepped inside of the font (that is except the worry of the water being cold – which became a reality). Stephen and her knew just what to do and with a few powerful words in a sacred prayer she became an official member of the church. I met her as she exited the baptismal font and helped her change her clothes and she shivered profusely. She had a pure smile and bright shiny eyes and such a happy countenance, I recognized what a privilege it was to be in her company. We were so fast changing that she beat Stephen getting dressed. Many uncles were there to stand in the circle as she was given the Gift of the Holy Ghost.
After congratulations were received the clan headed to our favorite restaurant in town – Bajio. It was quite a crowd!
Stephen and I appreciated everyone who took time out of their busy lives to show their encouragement and love toward our little girl.
Comments:
Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…
It’s so good to be part of the true church on the earth today. Lily will be a great addition to the already great Sugar ward. It was fun to see her excitement.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 9:16:03 PM
michelle said…
What a special day for a special girl. We are so proud of your decision to be baptized. We sure wish we could have been there. Thanks for sharing the fun pictures.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 9:25:15 PM
Dad said…
You made a great choice Lily. I am so happy to see you walking in the ways of the Lord.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:15:30 AM