Sunday, January 3, 2010

Julia's Baptism





So last Saturday was indeed a special day in the Brownell House. My third child Julia was baptized. So far so good, 50% of my kids are now baptized, hopefully that becomes 100% followed by 100% married in the temple, etc. I am really in awe of my life as I look around and see my family accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for that I was able to go into the water and baptize her. But I think I am even more thankful for the opportunity I had to lay my hands on her head and give her the greatest gift that she will ever receive in mortality, the gift of the Holy Ghost. I was amazed at how I felt, and how the words of her blessing flowed from my lips. I am always in impressed by the beauty of the Lord's words as it flows from the lips of those ordained to bless. Indeed we live in a great time of world, a time of great darkness for some, but great light for others. Here are some more pictures of that day (this is for you Michelle and Brandon!)



2 comments:

Michelle said...

now that's what I'm talking about! thank you thank you..glad you got our note.

congratulations on the baptism..like sneaks up on us, doesn't it? zane's 5 now--he's scaring us to death, not just being a toddler any more but asking us questions like "where does rain comes from and why?" and "what is a bajillion?" :) I can't imagine 8..you all seem to be doing something right! maybe we'll just try to follow your lead.

Michelle said...

I meant that life sneaks up, not like.

proofread, michelle.