Today was Madi's baptism. It was a fantastic day. It went pretty smoothly. Jared and I woke up around 7 am. Everyone had showered the night before so we didn't have to get the kids up early. We got ourselves up and ready before we roused the kids. Madi was so excited and got up on her own. I helped her get dressed and did her hair. I figured we wanted to do our pictures before the baptism, since I didn't think we would have time to do her hair later. She wore a pretty white dress with a lace bodice and sheer skirt. It had a empire waist and lace around the neckline and waistline. It was tea length. She had darling silver sparkling ballet flats, and a white flower in her hair. She looked very pretty.
We arrived at the stake center, right on time around 9:40 am. We were the first to arrive. K8 and his father came next. They also brought a dress for Madi to be baptized in. K8's grandma made the dress when his oldest sister was baptized. All his sisters and several cousins have used it as well. Madi's wasn't so sure he wanted to use it until she saw it. It was much cuter than than the polyester jumpsuit she could have worn instead.
They had a great turn out. They invited many friends and family members. Madi invited her primary class, primary presidency and a few neighbors. We were so pleased to see the Primary President and our sweet neighbors. Madi's best friend HJ came too. Her teacher from school last year wasn't able to come, but gave her card and a gift. Grandma and Grampa Fillerup, Aunt's Em, Amanda, Tanise, Tara, and Tana, Uncles Hank, Aaron, and Ben. Grandma Mattie and her friend Kay, and Grandpa McIntire also were there. Most of her cousins were there as well. Madi was thrilled with all the people who came to support her and K8.
The baptism started at 10 am. MST or McIntire Standard Time made it around 10:10. I started crying with the opening song and was teary for pretty much the entire event. Madi and K8 planned the program and did a great job. Madi had chosen the opening hymn and prayer. The opening prayer was "I am a child of God". We sang all the verses. It is a tender song for us. We had all the cousins sing this song at Rhett's graveside service and brought back bitter sweet memories. K8's mom was leading the music, and we had to take a break from singing throughout the song. The spirit was very strong and sweet. Grandma Mattie gave the opening prayer. The first talk was given by K4. It was on baptism. She did a very good job. She was followed by K6, who sang "When Jesus Christ was baptized." She has a beautiful voice. Then came the baptism.
Madi went first. I couldn't help get teary. I waited in the wings for her and had a unique view. Jared went in the water first and helped her down the stairs from the other side. He explained what was going to happen and held her right hand. He raised his right arm to the square and baptized her. I cried the entire time. She came out of the water beaming. She had received a new white towel with her name on it and the date from K8's grandma. (Adam also got one for his baptism.) We wrapped her in it and watched as K8 was baptized by his dad. It was very sweet.
After the baptism, I helped Madi get dressed. We were first ones ready. I was surprised. I was worried about taking too long, so we didn't dry her hair. We probably could have. We have a tradition of writing notes to those being baptized. There were several notes written with words of congrats and thoughts of wisdom. We read them and they made Madi feel very good. After everyone was dressed and back in the chapel, Grandpa Fillerup gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. It was very thoughtful. He got a bit teary, and said some profound things. He told Madi that the Holy Ghost is a friend, comforter and protector. If she will remember that it will do her well throughout her life. Then they were both confirmed by their father's. Jared gave Madi a sweet blessing. He blessed her to be an example to others and always follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
After that, Bishop McIntire asked that the mother's give their testimonies. He mentioned that in Mosiah, the 2050 stripling warriors went to battle because their parents could not. The knew the Lord would protect them because their Mother's "knew" it. Well, I do know it. I hope that my children know that I know. I bore my testimony to Madi about what her choice will mean for the rest of her life. I told her to rely on the Holy Ghost to seek answers to prayers and to follow its prompting. Life will not be easy, but if she continues to follow the commandments and do what is right she will be able to live with him again. We finished with a closing song of "How Great thou Art", and a closing prayer by Grandma Linda, the K's grandma.
We had a luncheon for everyone that could come after that. We had beef brisket from Wallaby's, salads, dessert and a pinata. We had a lot of fun. The food was delicious and everyone had a lot of fun. It turned out to be a great day. Madi got a new journal and shared her thoughts of the day. She got new scriptures that she was very pleased with. She also got several gifts from family and friends. We are so lucky and blessed to have so many people around us that support us. Thanks for everything.
We arrived at the stake center, right on time around 9:40 am. We were the first to arrive. K8 and his father came next. They also brought a dress for Madi to be baptized in. K8's grandma made the dress when his oldest sister was baptized. All his sisters and several cousins have used it as well. Madi's wasn't so sure he wanted to use it until she saw it. It was much cuter than than the polyester jumpsuit she could have worn instead.
They had a great turn out. They invited many friends and family members. Madi invited her primary class, primary presidency and a few neighbors. We were so pleased to see the Primary President and our sweet neighbors. Madi's best friend HJ came too. Her teacher from school last year wasn't able to come, but gave her card and a gift. Grandma and Grampa Fillerup, Aunt's Em, Amanda, Tanise, Tara, and Tana, Uncles Hank, Aaron, and Ben. Grandma Mattie and her friend Kay, and Grandpa McIntire also were there. Most of her cousins were there as well. Madi was thrilled with all the people who came to support her and K8.
The baptism started at 10 am. MST or McIntire Standard Time made it around 10:10. I started crying with the opening song and was teary for pretty much the entire event. Madi and K8 planned the program and did a great job. Madi had chosen the opening hymn and prayer. The opening prayer was "I am a child of God". We sang all the verses. It is a tender song for us. We had all the cousins sing this song at Rhett's graveside service and brought back bitter sweet memories. K8's mom was leading the music, and we had to take a break from singing throughout the song. The spirit was very strong and sweet. Grandma Mattie gave the opening prayer. The first talk was given by K4. It was on baptism. She did a very good job. She was followed by K6, who sang "When Jesus Christ was baptized." She has a beautiful voice. Then came the baptism.
Madi went first. I couldn't help get teary. I waited in the wings for her and had a unique view. Jared went in the water first and helped her down the stairs from the other side. He explained what was going to happen and held her right hand. He raised his right arm to the square and baptized her. I cried the entire time. She came out of the water beaming. She had received a new white towel with her name on it and the date from K8's grandma. (Adam also got one for his baptism.) We wrapped her in it and watched as K8 was baptized by his dad. It was very sweet.
After the baptism, I helped Madi get dressed. We were first ones ready. I was surprised. I was worried about taking too long, so we didn't dry her hair. We probably could have. We have a tradition of writing notes to those being baptized. There were several notes written with words of congrats and thoughts of wisdom. We read them and they made Madi feel very good. After everyone was dressed and back in the chapel, Grandpa Fillerup gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. It was very thoughtful. He got a bit teary, and said some profound things. He told Madi that the Holy Ghost is a friend, comforter and protector. If she will remember that it will do her well throughout her life. Then they were both confirmed by their father's. Jared gave Madi a sweet blessing. He blessed her to be an example to others and always follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
After that, Bishop McIntire asked that the mother's give their testimonies. He mentioned that in Mosiah, the 2050 stripling warriors went to battle because their parents could not. The knew the Lord would protect them because their Mother's "knew" it. Well, I do know it. I hope that my children know that I know. I bore my testimony to Madi about what her choice will mean for the rest of her life. I told her to rely on the Holy Ghost to seek answers to prayers and to follow its prompting. Life will not be easy, but if she continues to follow the commandments and do what is right she will be able to live with him again. We finished with a closing song of "How Great thou Art", and a closing prayer by Grandma Linda, the K's grandma.
We had a luncheon for everyone that could come after that. We had beef brisket from Wallaby's, salads, dessert and a pinata. We had a lot of fun. The food was delicious and everyone had a lot of fun. It turned out to be a great day. Madi got a new journal and shared her thoughts of the day. She got new scriptures that she was very pleased with. She also got several gifts from family and friends. We are so lucky and blessed to have so many people around us that support us. Thanks for everything.
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