Lily's Baptism

On June 8, Lily was baptised by her dad and it was a very special day, especially for me as her mother.  As we sat down and the baptism program was starting, I was filled with the spirit, the best feeling in the world, and Heavenly Father conveyed to me through the Holy Ghost just how precious and LOVED Lily is.  He let me feel just a taste of the love He feels for Lily and it was overwhelmingly great- an AMAZING feeling- it was love unlike anything I've felt before in and of myself- it was the greatest love for Lily even more than I am capable of even though that seems impossible because my love for Lily runs so deep.  It is always difficult to share or find words that express such a strong and special experience as that one was for me.  Lily truly is a daughter of our Heavenly Father and He loves her!  And I KNOW it.  He loves her so very, very much, and she is special to Him and to me an our family :)

We got to the church and had a baptism program given by our primary presidency and Lily's primary teachers.  Then her dad baptised her.  After they got dried off and dressed again, Lily was confirmed.  We then had a picnic at the pavillion and it was beautiful (sorry my camera ran out of batteries, so no pics).

Lily's sprained foot allowed us more opportunity to hold and hug her on her special day.  Her foot wasn't the only little blip we dealt with that day.  We also forgot to bring towels for Lily and Steve, but luckily Bro. Womack was inspired and brought 2 extra towels with him so we didn't have to dry off with paper towels.

Family members from near and far came to support Lily on her baptism, as well as some ward members.  I thought the program was wonderful and it warmed my heart to have so many loving family members around.

 I'm so happy and proud of Lily.  It's a great blessing to be her mom.

 And as a side note, I'm thankful April cut Steve's hair for the baptism day.  Aren't you?

before April cut his hair