Luke got baptized. I am so proud of him for the choices he has made and the little man he's becoming. The service was amazing. He shared his special day with another girl in our ward Amanda Day. Todd gave an amazing talk on the Holy Ghost, Jeannie sang a beautiful solo, my dad and David were the witnesses and Christine gave a closing prayer. Luke put a lot of thought into who he wanted to do each of these things and it went so great I think he chose perfectly. Bishop Gardner spoke at the end about how the kids were just starting their race with baptism and was comparing this life to running a marathon (he said like I run ... but he's about to run his first marathon in a few weeks so I know it meant a lot to him as well). He talked about how people will help them along the way, and that it doesn't matter what position you're in just that you finish. At the end of a marathon everyone gets a medal - at the end of this life everyone can receive eternal life. It was such a great day and I truly am so proud to be this kids mama.
Luke and Todd
Luke in his new suit
All ready to go - they look good in white
Luke with Grandma Johnson
Meggan came to be a part of his special day
The whole crew
The Johnson family
The men who were in the circle for his confirmation
(our bishop isn't in the picture)
Family picture time
With Grandma Johnson
A few things that really stood out for me are how overwhelmed I was by the spirit as Todd and my dad and my brothers all stood in the circle for his confirmation. I am so grateful to be surrounded by so much priesthood power. I love seeing Todd use his priesthood authority. In the confirmation blessing he told Luke that the things he needs to do to keep the Holy Ghost as his constant companion are the small and simple things. He needs to pray daily and read the scriptures regularly. I know these things will help him through trials and life in general. It was a good reminder for me and everyone to remember to do these things.
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