Baptism

Yesterday morning as I was getting Charly ready for her baptism all I could think was, the next time I get her into a special white dress will be on her wedding day. *Gulp. I'm sure it will be here before we know it.

My heart is so full as I try to collect my thoughts and feelings.  I am still spilling over with the love  felt from all those whom we adore that were there to share in this special occasion with our family. 

Charly was lovely, she was radiant and beautifully beaming. We are such proud parents of the special girl she is becoming.

Our whole family was so very touched, and our testimonies strengthened, by the love that surrounding us yesterday. We were especially touched to see our friends and neighbors of different faiths come together to support Charly. It is such a blessing to have these people in our lives, we are honored to be a part of this community and to have so much love all around us. We could not ask for better, more caring neighbors and friends. 

We will of course remember how lovely Charly's baptism was for the sacred covenants she has made with our Heavenly Father, but we could not possibly forget the overwhelming spirit we felt being surrounded with all who were in the room. We are eternally grateful for all those who came.

A Honey Grove neighbor was generous enough to let us use her beautifully decorated porch for some of these pictures. I love small towns, pretty much all you have to do is smile when you ask someone something and they will more than likely say yes. I'm sure it helped tons to see a sweet little 8 year old girl all dressed in her freshly made baptism dress.

 Is it just me or did she instantly change overnight when she turned eight.

A special day indeed, shared by some of my family, but felt by ALL of our loved ones.  I am overwhelmed with gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the countless blessings I have seen in our family. 

I know with all my heart that this Gospel we are trying so hard to follow leads us to eternal families, and it's comforting to know that these children we cherish so much are forever sealed to us even after death. It's a good thing too, because I can't even imagine living without them!