"...and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light;
Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—
Now I say unto you, if this be the desire of your hearts, what have you against being baptized in the name of the Lord, as a witness before him that ye have entered into a covenant with him, that ye will serve him and keep his commandments, that he may pour out his Spirit more abundantly upon you?"
On January 16th, 2010
Isabella was
baptized and became a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
When we arrived to see the font filling with water, the steamed mirror held the promise of a toasty warm baptismal experience. Unfortunately, the warm water gave way to cold after only a few minutes!
We have all looked forward to this day, but perhaps none more so than her younger brothers and sisters. They LOVE watching children be baptized, but seeing their big sister enter the water was especially exciting.
Our beautiful girls.
Isabella and our handsome sons.
Isabella, we love you so.
We are all strengthened by your faith and testimony!
Isabella and her dad, Samuel.
And of course, with mom-whose already crying!
These are the moments you live for.
These are the treasures you lay up in heaven...
Our beloved missionaries.
Isabella and her grandparents, Rose & Jesus, and her aunt Julia.
Isabella and great-grandma Lopez.
After the baptism we had a luncheon at our home.
Per Isabella's special request, we served egg salad sandwiches!
We love you Isabella!
And your father and I know that as you keep these sacred covenants
that you've made with Heavenly Father,
your life will unfold in a
beautiful, beautiful way.
