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| Photo by GrandPar :) |
Anders was baptized (twice) on Saturday. He had to be dunked twice because his knee popped up. It was a wonderful day that he's been excited about for a long time. We had a lot of family there to support him, which was so great. While we were all waiting for Nils and Anders to get dressed and do the confirmation, our Primary president had everyone write a little note on an index card, then she put them all together and gave them to Anders during Primary yesterday. It was very touching to read through them. I'm so thankful for the good examples and the support that my kids have around them through friends, cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. A couple of times last week, Anders asked, "Why are Nana and GrandPar driving all the way up here just for one day?" I told him because they love him, and because getting baptized is a big deal. He mentioned yesterday how nice it was to have so many people from his family at his baptism. Anders loves his extended family very, very much. He's a great kid.
I'm so thankful that he was baptized and received the Holy Ghost. What an incredible gift. I'm so thankful for the Holy Ghost in my life, and I hope we can teach Anders how to recognize when he's being guided by the Spirit.
I usually bawl my eyes out at baptisms. They're so tender and the Spirit is strong, confirming that what these kids are doing is right. I thought I'd be a total wreck on Saturday, since Anders is my firstborn and all. Buuuuuut, Ava-zilla took care of that for me by being a total maniac and running amok for most of it. During the confirmation she pushed her way through the circle to find Nils and started pulling on his legs saying, "Da! Da! Da! Da!" and screamed when I took her away. I had to ask Nils to give me a recap, since I spent most of the blessing in the hall with my little crazy.
Thanks to all who came to support Anders on his special day. And thanks to Anders for being such a good boy. He has a real desire to be good and do what's right. I love you, bud.
5 comments:
Heavens!
I wish I had been there.
Sending Anders a congratulatory handshake from Rochester!
Congrats! Isn't it such a huge milestone? Did it make you feel old? It did for me when Ethan was baptized. I'm sad/glad that it wasn't a bawl fest for you. I agree, I feel the spirit stronger at a baptism than anywhere else. Way to go Anders!
I can't believe that Anders is old enough to be baptized! I remember when I first met you and he was maybe 3! Congrats to Anders!
Aw, congrats! I can't believe this year is here! I'm afraid I'm going to be a big fat bawl baby too on Caleb's big day. Glad to hear it was so wonderful for you!
Wow i can't believe Anders is 8!!! Congrats to Anders for being baptized :)
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