Audrey's Baptism Day

 I've been thinking about this day all year.  I've tried to prepare her mind and her spirit for years.  This year she came to me and said, "Mom, I'm not sure if the scriptures are true or just stories.  I'm not sure if Jesus is real or if he's just a story."  Part of me was heart broken.  I wondered if I'd done enough, if I was enough to be this sweet girl's Mom.  As I listened to conference a few weeks after she mentioned this to me I had the strongest impression that I just need to be an example.  I also felt strongly that we needed to read the Book of Mormon together every morning and highlight verses about Jesus Christ.  As the days went on I would point out when she felt the spirit.  I pointed out the parts of scripture that were important to me.  We drew pictures in the margins of our scriptures so she could remember the stories and what they meant to her.  I'm grateful she asked the questions she did.  I'm grateful she has questions.  I feel like the only way we grow is to seek answers to our questions.  I hope that I'm teaching her the ways to find truth.  I admire her.  My 8 year old self just followed her older siblings.  I didn't have real questions and start seeking truth until much later in my life.  

I know that God is preparing her for whatever her mission is here on this earth.  I'm so proud that she came to this choice on her own. 

The day of her baptism was a beautiful day.  I cried probably more than I should have.  As she entered the water I teared up knowing the work she had put in to get to this point and how lucky I am to have been apart of her journey in getting to know Jesus Christ.  My joy is so full!  Grant and Jenn gave beautiful talks on baptism and the Holy Ghost.  Audrey and I sang together.  I was so proud of how well she did.  I was breaking up and could hardly sing but I was so grateful for that moment and for the spirit it brought with it. 

 When the time came for her to receive the Holy Ghost I was overcome with love as I watched all the men in our families get up to lay their hands on her head.  There are so many that love her and I'm so grateful for all of the beautiful examples she has in her life.  I hope someday she realizes what a blessing that is. If she remembers anything from this day, I hope she remembers the spirit that accompanied her today and the love of her Father in Heaven and his Son Jesus Christ.  

They are proud of her and I am too!  

 

 

 

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