Baptism

Baptisms are so special and so neat to witness. Back in June I was able to see an amazing family be baptized.

Dana is a really good friend of mine who I have know for over 10 years now. We met at a dermatologist office that we both worked at in Las Vegas. As soon as we started talking we pretty much instantly clicked. She is so much fun and so sincere. Dana is truly an amazing person and I feel honored to be able to call her my friend. We have seen each other through a lot...marriage, infertility treatments, health problems, births, death, moves, jobs, happy times & sad. There have been periods in our lives when things would be crazy and life would get in the way and we'd lose touch for a couple months here or there, but we could always pick up that phone and start back up right where we left off without missing a beat.

I remember having lots of talks about the church. Dana would be curious about things here and there and I would try to answer her questions the best I could. Well fast forward 10 years, you can't imagine my surprise and joy when I got a phone call telling me that she, along with the rest of her sweet family, was going to be baptized. They had taken the missionary discussions and felt good about what they were taught. I was ecstatic, and I could tell she was too. The excitement in her voice brought tears to my eyes.

Luckily, since they live in Cedar City now, we were able to drive down to be there for it. It was so great to see Paul, Dana & Noah. They have so much support from their ward, you can tell that they are just loved. There were so many people at the baptism and the talks were all beautiful. I kept looking over at Dana and let me tell you, she did not stop grinning the entire time. I could just tell that she knew she was making the right decision and she could not wait to take this step in her life. I got so emotional watching the actual baptisms. The bishop teared up a bit with each one, but when he got to Dana he really got choked up. They both hugged afterwards and cried and you could just feel the love and the happiness and the Spirit in the room. I am so grateful that I got to be there for this special event.

Thank you so much Paul, Dana and Noah for letting me and my family share this wonderful day with you. I can't wait to be able to go to the temple with you in a year and watch you all be sealed together for all time & eternity. We love you!