Yesterday Nathan was baptized. It was a big day for him! He woke up early, helped with breakfast and the luncheon food, got dressed, and pretty much thoroughly enjoyed the spirit of the day. He seemed relaxed, calm, and peaceful through the baptism and confirmation. I had a sense of the Spirit enveloping him in our Heavenly Father's love.
It is weird to think that my baby is baptized--they grow so fast and life changes so much. We had a sweet day with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I love having the little nieces and nephews over, which is funny because I can remember a time when little people just wore me out and I felt I was always sending them away. Now I actually enjoy the noise and commotion they bring! Perhaps that's easier when you don't have "littles" underfoot all the time. Yesterday we had a big Easter egg hunt with all the cousins--for me, the best part was watching the little kids try to stop their cousins from "peeking" at the dads hiding the eggs while sneaking peeks of their own. Hysterical!
I love Easter. I love that we have a day set aside to remember our Savior's triumph over the grave and to contemplate what it means for us in our daily lives. I'm not good with words, but President Monson captures my thoughts this morning:
“With all my heart and the fervency of my soul, I lift up my voice in testimony as a special witness and declare that God does live. Jesus is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He it was who died on the cross to atone for our sins. He became the first fruits of the Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again. ‘Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: “I know that my Redeemer lives!” ’
Happy Easter!!
1 comment:
Wow! I can't believe your baby is already old enough to be baptized, either. They do grow up WAY too fast. Sound like special times with family.
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