Today we were able to get together with immediate family and support Joe in his very important decision to be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has been looking forward to his eighth birthday since last year as he has had the opportunity to watch two of his older siblings be baptized and hear of their wonderful experiences. Over the last few months he has had "lessons" with his Dad in preparation and an interview with the Bishop of our congregation. In our church we believe Eight to be the age of accountability, an age where you can begin to be accountable for your choices. Joseph has shown great maturity over the last little while and it's been so wonderful to watch him grow! For his eighth birthday he got his own set of scriptures with his name engraved on the front. Since then he has diligently read a little bit from them every night.
This morning he counted down the hours until it was time to head into the church. He eagerly watched as the font was filled and changed into his white jumpsuit to be baptized by his Dad. My Mom and I got to be witnesses as the baptism was performed, to make sure the prayer was said correctly and that he was fully immersed under the water. He enlisted both of his uncles to give talks on baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. And his Grampa was able to give him the gift of the Holy Ghost and a special blessing. Due to the pandemic and restrictions, only Grampa, his Dad and the Bishop were included in that small circle. My Grandparents and some aunts and uncles were able to participate via zoom! It was a wonderful day and Joseph said he felt like he was walking on top of the world after. We are so proud of him for the choices he is making in his life and the ways he tries to be like our Savior.
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