Today, my 3rd baby was baptized. I remember when I had just had Leigh and was thinking that it was going to be a loooong time till she gets baptized. Here I am already having this experience with Kara. Yesterday, there were news reports that we may have flash flooding today. I was worried, wondering if we just postpone the baptism altogether. Through many prayers, I'm sure Heavenly Father was listening and spared us the flooding. There was lots of rain however. We had everyone that was capable in our family, participate in the program. I was able to watch from the side and be ready for Kara with a towel. After she came out of the water, she had a big smile on her face. Kara said the water was cold, but that she felt good. We quickly changed and was back in the chapel. Leigh sang a wonderful song entitled "Today on My Baptism Day". My friend Terri (who now lives in Wisconsin), sent me the music via email. Her sister had written the song. It was wonderful and Leigh did an excellent job singing it. Thank you again Terri. Then it was my turn to give a talk. By that point, I felt a little harried (I think that's word I want to use). I was doing so many things, I was thinking to myself, why didn't I assign someone else that blessing. That's okay. I didn't mind speaking at my own child's baptism. I gave the talk on the Holy Ghost and was able to share with her my own experience with receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. I know Kara was listening and taking it all it in. We finished with the program and walked over to the cultural hall for some food and games. BYUH catered the food. They did an excellent job with decorating her cake. There were about 35 people there, so I was thinking that maybe I ordered too big a cake. Everyone loved the cake, they kept going back for more. We went home with only 6 pieces left. The highlight of the day was breaking open the pinata. Kara went home a happy girl, thoroughly enjoying her day. As for me (big sigh), I'm glad it's over. Hopefully, by the time it's Micah's turn, I'll be a pro. Congratulations!! We are so proud of you for making the decision to be baptized.
Sorry the pictures are so dark. There are a couple of more I will put up later.
2 comments:
Congratulations on your baptism Kara! It sounds like it was a very special day and fun party!
Congratulations Kara!!! We are so happy for you and so proud of the young lady you are becoming!! Do me one favor though...stop growing up and pass that on to your brothers and sisters too please. 80) Wish we could have been there to help celebrate your special day!!
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