Sammie had a big weekend. Her birthday was Saturday and she was baptized the very same day. It was such a special day. We had lots of family for the weekend and we crammed into our house. It was great to see everyone and spend some time together. The girls liked having their cousins around. When I was baptized I wrote in my journal that day. It has helped me to remember the things that I felt. I laugh and cry when I read it.
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"Today is Saturday. I had a good birthday. I got baptized today and my grandma's and grandpa's came over today for lunch. My dad gave me the gift of the Holy Ghost. I got the Book of Mormon and the Holy Bible. I am eight now. I like to read. Some day I will see my kids get baptized. They will be happy like I was. And today I know what is right. And some day my kids will know what is right. And I love my family. And they love me."
On my baptism day all those years ago, I had my children on my mind. I was thinking about teaching them the gospel and raising them to make these decisions for themselves. I read this to Sammie before her baptism and told her that I had been waiting for this day since I was eight years old. She smiled and gave me a hug as we shared this special moment. Our lives are full of choices and living the gospel has been the most important choice of my life. I know that this was an important day for Sammie. It is her choice and her path, but it was an important day for me too. It strengthens my faith and my testimony to see the light of the gospel in the lives of my children. I am grateful for this blessing in my life. It gives me strength and hope.
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