Joshies Baptism

Joshie was baptized May 1st. Obviously, I'm a bit behind on my blogging. It just occurred to me that I hadn't documented the single most important event in my eldest sons life.

Needless to say, this was a significant occasion for our family. Joshie is the first member on my side of the family to grow up in the Church and be baptized at age 8. It was also significant for Josh as he got to baptize his own son. He was quite emotional, even more so than when he watches a particularly touching episode of Little House on the Prairie.



In the months leading up to Joshies baptism, I told him I wanted him to pray and ask God himself if this was the right decision, and if Jesus lives, and if Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. He really didn't understand why that was important.

"Why can't I just take your word for it."

"Because, I want you to know for yourself, what I teach you will only take you so far, you will need to have your own testimony."

"OK, I'll give it a try."

By the time he was scheduled for his baptismal interview he said he knew he had a testimony. He has always been good at saying his prayers.

Anyway, on to the photos:

Joshie and Josh dressed in their white baptismal garb, just before the ceremony.



Me and Joshie:



As usual, for anything involving Joshie, my mom and entire family fly out. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night shall keep my mom from Joshie. Seriously, he could stub his toe, and she'd be on the next flight. We'll see what happens when the other boys get baptized.



Afterwords, we each got to write a letter to Joshie that his Primary teacher would be binding up and making into a book for him. I told Joshie that he had made the best decision that he could ever make, and that only through obedience to the Commandments could he be truly happy.

We'll see if he remembers that the next time he wants to haul off and clock one of his brothers.