Today we were able to attend the baptism for our 8 year old niece. I didn't bring my camera up to Idaho, so i'll have to commandeer some pictures from this weekend and post them when I can, but it was a fun (but short) trip. Macy is 8 going on 20. She is so grown up, intelligent and beautiful. She knows the Gospel so well and will be a great member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
I vaguely remember my baptism at eight years old. I was lucky enough to actually be baptized on my birthday. The whole baptism night was just for me and I didn't have to share it with anyone else. Macy had 2 other girls and a little boy as well, which is how they do it in Idaho and Utah with so many members. I wore a velvet floral dress with puffy sleeves, it was special. I remember our old stake president was one of the speakers and I remember being baptized and receiving a big wet hug from my dad. My mom helped me get cleaned up and ready then I was confirmed. There were so many priesthood holders to hug after I was confirmed. Afterward we had cake served in the church and we got to visit with friends and family who came.
It was a special day and I didn't want to ruin the clean purity I felt. I remember thinking if I sin now I have already messed up my baptism covenants. I don't think I quite understood that every week when I took the Sacrament I could be forgiven. I think I made it until the next day before getting "dirty." Special memories.
Do you remember your baptism?
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