Saturday our little Kristen was baptized. Now it doesn't really
seem so strange because Kristen has always talked like a big kid. Her
experience was a little different than the others because she got to
have the missionary discussions. We were able to participate in the
discussions with our neighbor. Our neighbor M didn't want the
missionaries to only be talking to her, so Kristen was given them as
well. Since Kristen has always wanted to receive the lessons, it worked
out well. It was such a great experience to learn and make commitments
to prepare her. M was baptized in the summer. Kristen has been looking
forward to this moment for a long time. Another thing about Kristen is
that she loves people deeply. So, it matters for her to have people be
with her on her special day. It was a beautiful, wonderful day! Thank
you for those who were able to come. Because only two people in our
stake were getting baptized that day, we did half of the program. I gave
the baptismal talk, about being a follower of Jesus. Kristen sang "The
Family is of God," which is a new song the kids are learning in
primary. It is her absolute favorite song, and even though it wasn't a
baptismal song, she sang it from her heart and it turned out just right.
I have given the baptismal talk 3 times now, so if anyone needs a talk
on baptism I'm getting quite the collection. Kristen's dress was made by
her Grammie Jones. She was baptized by Jeff. She wrote about her
experience in her journal and had a really good feeling when she was
baptized. Yesterday she received her certificate of baptism from Bishop
Jones. He is listed on her certificate as her Bishop. That will be
special for her someday. It has been a lovely last couple of days and
I'm so thankful to have such a sweet daughter.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Baptism
Saturday our little Kristen was baptized. Now it doesn't really
seem so strange because Kristen has always talked like a big kid. Her
experience was a little different than the others because she got to
have the missionary discussions. We were able to participate in the
discussions with our neighbor. Our neighbor M didn't want the
missionaries to only be talking to her, so Kristen was given them as
well. Since Kristen has always wanted to receive the lessons, it worked
out well. It was such a great experience to learn and make commitments
to prepare her. M was baptized in the summer. Kristen has been looking
forward to this moment for a long time. Another thing about Kristen is
that she loves people deeply. So, it matters for her to have people be
with her on her special day. It was a beautiful, wonderful day! Thank
you for those who were able to come. Because only two people in our
stake were getting baptized that day, we did half of the program. I gave
the baptismal talk, about being a follower of Jesus. Kristen sang "The
Family is of God," which is a new song the kids are learning in
primary. It is her absolute favorite song, and even though it wasn't a
baptismal song, she sang it from her heart and it turned out just right.
I have given the baptismal talk 3 times now, so if anyone needs a talk
on baptism I'm getting quite the collection. Kristen's dress was made by
her Grammie Jones. She was baptized by Jeff. She wrote about her
experience in her journal and had a really good feeling when she was
baptized. Yesterday she received her certificate of baptism from Bishop
Jones. He is listed on her certificate as her Bishop. That will be
special for her someday. It has been a lovely last couple of days and
I'm so thankful to have such a sweet daughter.
She is beautiful!! What a wonderful opportunity and experience. Wish we could have been there. Baptisms are so special. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pics! Congrats. I still remember that my dad was the bishop when I got baptized, and I thought it was so cool that he got to do the interview.
ReplyDeleteShe is so pretty! Those are really great pictures! Congratulations Kristen!
ReplyDeleteShe is so pretty! Her hair braid is so cool, how did you do that? That is so fun to have a baptism. We are having one in Novemeber! I love that birthday!
ReplyDeleteIt's just a french braid that you only pull from one side( the front side. You start by her left ear and end on the right. Then you connect the braid to a few random chunks of hair to pull it under. Then I put a rubber band under close to the nape of the neck and leave the rest unbraided.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day...so wish we could have been there. I thought of you all many times on Sat. BTW you look gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day! Kristen is a sweet girl. Mary, I remember when you use to do my hair like that (one of the times was for my 2nd or 3rd grade picture day). Great pictures! -Megan
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures. She looks so beautiful in her baptism dress. Congrats Kristen!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You guys look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKristen is such a cutie! I can't believe she's already 8! Sounds like it was a wonderful and special experience.
ReplyDeleteMary - You look so pretty in this picture. Kristen is so big and she looks beautiful. It is fun to keep in touch and get updates on your cute family.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this post about Kristen's baptism. Truly a moment of heaven on earth. Congratulations and I agree that you all look so beautiful and happy.
ReplyDeleteHer dress was so pretty on Sunday. How fun to have it made by her Grandma :)
ReplyDeleteOur baptism for the year is on the 28th. I'm excited, but I'm not sure if he is :) Q however, is always asking when he gets to be baptized :)