It was a wonderful week-end. Kaylynn was baptized on Saturday, February 4, 2012. We are so proud of her decision to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saits. We are grateful for her sweet, happy spirit that fills our home and for her desire to follow the Savior. Kaylynn is truely a happy girl. Her smile lights up any room and her laughter is contagious. She has been so excited for this day since her birthday. Friday she was bouncing around the house with excitement of the next days events. We love this girl and are so thankful that Heavenly Father has let her come to our home.
The entire stake (8 wards) meet together in the chapel for the opening. Each ward is then called individually for the baptism and then they meet alone for the confirmation. This month there were only 4 children being bapized, so it went really smoothly. We are in the Smithfield 16th ward and we were last. Allen baptized Kaylynn, Dennis and Grandpa Dawes were the witnesses. It was a beautiful day. Dennis, Jason & Rachel, Mike & Kimberly, Dayna & Morgan McKinnon, Nathan, Natalie &Wes,Grandpa Dawes and cousins came. We missed all those family members that live to far away to come. I wish distance wasn't the problem that it is. I was secretly hoping Mom and Dad would surprise us again, but I know that would have been difficult.
Following the baptism, we had a luncheon at the church. There was much more room there than at my house. We had french dip sandwiches, salads, chips and desserts. It was simple and tasty. Even better I bought the roast beef at buy one package, get one free. I guess that was a benefit of having the super bowl on the same week-end. The kids had fun running around in the gym, and gave the adults time to visit.
I will truely miss Jason when he moves. It makes me sad just thinking about it. Jason was 10 years old when I left for college. He came to USU for several years and lived with us and I treasure those times. It was wonderful to have him around and get to know him. An added benefit was that he fixed a ton of stuff for us. It got to the point if something broke, Tyler would find Jason and tell him. He and his family will be moving to Texas this summer so my time with him is limited. I was very grateful he and his family came for the week-end. It was great having them.
Dennis received this tie for his birthday. I didn't realize he wears the extra long ones. He said it was the perfect tie for sweaters. Dennis has a great sense of humor and was willing to display his gift. (Don't worry, he wore it under the sweater for the meetings). We are glad Dennis will still be around.
Kaylynn asked Nathan to give the talk on the Holy Ghost. He did a great job! He shared some scriptures that described the gifts/titles the Holy Ghost has. One was the Comforter. He gave this blanket to Kaylynn and shared how the Holy Ghost gives us comfort just like a warm blanket. It was really good to be reminded how important the Holy Ghost is and the gifts that we have when He is with us. We all missed the physical presence of Grandma Dawes. In my morning prayers I asked Heavenly Father to allow her to witness this special event in Kaylynn's life. I know that my prayer was answered and her presence was felt by many. Special times like that day is when I miss her most.
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