Baptism Day

My children impress me. This day, it was Amelia. For months she would talk about June 2, the day she gets baptized. I'm touched that she has the desire to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm impressed that she wants to do what's right. I feel strongly that she has gained a testimony of basic gospel truths through the Primary Songs that she loves so much. She is shy about sharing her feelings, but she is not shy about the way she lives. She is bold and emphatic about dressing modestly and following the prophet. She is mindful of others, and always (usually) desires to help out.

That reminds me. We saw her science teacher at an event one night. She approached us to tell us what had happened in science one day. The teacher was sitting on the floor...can't remember what they were looking at...and because of her bad knee was struggling to get up. Amelia jumped right up and said...I'll help you!!

That's Amelia. Yesterday while I was in the shower, she poked her head in the bathroom. Mom, what can I do to help get ready? I needed that! She continued to help until we got in the car to leave.

Her baptism day was very special. We are lucky to have such supportive and loving family.

The week before Amelia's baptism, we had attended Peyton's baptism, and a lady had given a talk about baptism that talked about the 3 bears of baptism, referring to the promises that are made.

1. Bear one another's burdens

2. Bear the name of Christ

3. Bear witness of Christ and his gospel

She asked me if I would give that talk at her baptism, and I was happy to. Instead of buying stuffed teddy bears, I found honey bears to give the two kids getting baptized.

Henry took Amelia's bear.

Someday I'm going to hire a photographer to take pictures when we have family things because we very often come out of the day without many pictures. As was the case on this day.