Thursday, June 03, 2010

Baptism

At age 8 in our church children are given the choice to join the church and be baptized. They are then interviewed with the Bishop about what it all means. We talked to Jacob about this step for the last year. He was excited and ready for this time.    I am so proud that Jacob made this choice and took it so seriously.  His baptism was a great day surrounded with people who loved him and the spirit was very strong in the room.

Before the big day and right after his interview with the Bishop I took him out to get a photo for his program. He got a new suit for the special day!

04 18 10_2578 copy2

04 18 10_2593 04 18 10_2591 04 18 10_2569

Baptism day May 1st, 2010

05 01 10_2646

05 01 10_2651 05 01 10_2672_edited-1

05 01 10_2662

05 01 10_2677  05 01 10_267905 01 10_2678

05 01 10_2680 05 01 10_2682 05 01 10_2685

After the baptism we had a brunch. It turned out so nice.  I was given so much support from the Women in my life. They all brought a lot of food and made a lot of effort to help me. I am very lucky!  We were also very lucky to have Alan’s brother's family fly in for the occasion.  Both Grandma’s gave talks and Lindsey sang a beautiful song with her Aunt and her friend.

 

Jacob I still remember the day I was baptized. I don’t think I knew then what a gift I was getting. Being a member of the church has been my greatest blessing.  My knowledge of the truthfulness of the this Gospel and my relationship with Jesus Christ have truly provided me with all of my most precious blessings. When I alone and in need of comfort I have been able to develop a relationship where I know my prayers are heard and through this I never feel I am alone or that someone doesn’t understand.   If you live right and follow the Lord I know that you will have a life filled with happiness. I love you!

Mommy

6 comments:

Casey's trio said...

Congratulations to Jacob! You must be a very proud mommy!

Mike and Shelby said...

Such a sweet post! And what a handsome boy that Jacob is!

I love that shot of your whole family...such a special picture on a special day!

Heather Anderson said...

What a beautiful day! Congrats to Jacob ;)

Heather Anderson said...

What a beautiful day! Congrats to Jacob ;)

Are You Serious! said...

How exciting! What a special day! :)

Jessica said...

How sweet..I love what you wrote to Jacob:). He will cherish that someday! What a beautiful family!