Gabi's Baptism

As promised, here are some pictures of the night!


It was a big deal working up to this event. First because Gabi had spent the last couple of years telling us she was ready and asking why she couldn't get baptized yet. But also because we talked to her and encouraged her to truly find out for herself if the gospel was true. She read the Book of Mormon completely twice through on her own. We've been reading it as a family all a long and then she and Bob started reading it together. She's prayed a lot, listen to talks, studied the Friend magazine, and never wavered in what she believes.Then there are was the mom in me which wanted to make her dress. Lynne and I picked out fabric, and Gabi choose the pattern. Over several weeks, we measured, cut and sewed. The dress was gorgeous - though I don't think any of our pictures really do it justice. Gabi loved it and, of course, looked like a sweet angel when she was wearing it.

She choose family to do most of the program. She had two friends offer the prayers, Lynne and myself do the talks, Bethie read a poem, the four kids sang a song, Papa and my sister, Clarissa, sang another song, Bob baptized her, and Bud confirmed her. It was beautiful.

Another special part of this was that she invited three very close friends to attend who are not members. Two had other obligations already, and the third came with his mother.

It was a special and exciting night for Gabi - and such a wonderful spirit was felt! It was truly wonderful! I'm very happy with Gabi - for her desire to learn, to know the truth, and to make such a big choice in getting baptized. I could not be more pleased with her!


All pictures were taken before or after the program - some look like they are during, this is because they were taken during the musical rehearsal.