It's greAt to be 8

Congrats Madison! We are so happy for you!

Madison had her baptism the day after her birthday on Saturday, December 19, 2009.

Madison had a late night the night before and her baptism was at 9am, so she woke up in not the best mood. She was a little argumentative with everyone. It's crazy how the adversary tries to drag down even the youngest of souls.

Madison was so somber at the church. She looked unhappy, but really was nervous to get baptized. She went to sit up front with her Dad, then came back to give everyone hugs before the service began. she started to cry after she gave Grandma Sharon a hug. Poor girl.

She was the only one in our ward getting baptized, so it was just our families in the room where she was baptized. We walked back and I took Madison into the room to get baptized. She was visibly nervous so I said a prayer for her to trust her Dad and heavenly Father. We walked out and I led her to the few steps into the water and Dason walked through the water and grabbed her hand and took her into the water. She was immersed in the water and came up smiling.

She changed into her white dress with my help and we talked about the feelings she was now having and she said that the water was kind of cold, but it felt good. Grandma Sharon came in and put a white necklace around Madison's neck for her to keep and remember this day forever.

Dason was then able to lay his hands on her head and confirm her a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints and to give her the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Everyone in our families came back to our home for a little brunch and little birthday/baptism celebration. Aunt Nell, Uncle Jarred and Tate were @ home taking care of their new baby Kendric. Uncle Ricky and Sara were coming into town for Christmas so they couldn't come for the baptism. Uncle CB was home sick. Papa Dan and Nana were watching from heaven.