This was such a beautiful, spirit filled day. Emma Lynn was glowing with happiness and she was ready. My parents came up from Utah for the weekend to celebrate the event. It was wonderful to have them here to support & share with us.
It was the first day of the Boise temple open house. I thought that it would be a perfect way to start the day. We saw President Brinkerhoff in the parking lot and Emma told him, "Today I'm getting baptized!" Pure enthusiasm.
After the temple we came back home for baptism preparations {pack the bag, do the hair, print the program and bake lots of goodies.} Emma Lynn was also able to go on her special grandparent date to Dairy Queen. She loved the one-on-one time.
The baptism was perfect. Coy Schaffeld {whom I taught in preschool} was baptized with Emma Lynn. We met in the chapel because of the family & friends who came. She is very loved.
The program went at follows:
Opening Song:
Opening Prayer: Kelli Ruf
{Pianist: Karen Rogers - Coy's grandma & Chorister: Cindy Romans}
Spotlight on kids by their mom
Talk on Baptism: Brother Rogers - Coy's grandpa
Baptisms
Talk on Holy Ghost: Claudia Richards
Welcome to the ward
Closing Song
Closing Prayer: Marti Bair
Those who came:
Cindy Romans, Dirk & Claudia Richards, Ken & Renae Romans, Marti Bair and kids, Julie Romans and kids, Dan & Kelli Ruf family, Traci Huntsman & kids, Doug & Christy Ruf family, Amy Lamb, Scott & Katy Lamb, Victor & Elaine Noble {home teacher}, Leon & Alison Steele, Krystal & Katelynn Stewart, Cortany & Brittany Forsberg family, Michelle Jacobs {primary teacher}and Angelica, Hailey & Ayana.
Grandma Cindy
Grandparents Romans
Mom & Dad
Grandparents Richards
My beautiful glowing girl
Leading up to the baptism she gave many prayers that she would feel the spirit that day. Before we left she told me, "Mom, I already know how it will feel to be baptized because I already feel the spirit. I want to get baptized because I love Heavenly Father." She was ready, understood the importance of making covenants and glowed with her decision to choose the right.
The next day, Sunday the 14th her bore her testimony in sacrament meeting. It touched my heart. The newly given gift prompted her to stand and her words were sincere and heart felt. It was a spiritual feast. As a mother it is so beautiful to watch the progression of your children and the joy they experience in choosing the right. We love you Emma Lynn! You are a beautiful and loved daughter of God.
1 comment:
Can't believe our little girls are already baptised!! Seems like yesterday we were in Ames, with our Austin's wondering what the future would hold for us.
Its been a good ride.
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