The months of anticipation have come to an end for D.J.. He was so excited to finally be baptized on Saturday. He has been preparing for months by reading the scriptures, learning why he should be baptized and practicing choosing the right. Trevor and I really wanted D.J. to make the decision to be baptized or not on his own. So we have tried to teach D.J. about baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost often this year. It has been the topic of Family Home Evening at least once a month since January and Trevor has been very diligent in reading the Book of Mormon with him and answering all of his questions. When he turned 8 years old he told us he wanted to be baptized. I know that he understands the covenants he made with his Heavenly Father and that he realizes what a special gift he received when he was confirmed. I am so proud of D.J. and the amazing young man his is becoming. He isn't only my son, he is one of my best friends. I love you D.J.!
I wanted to give D.J. a special gift that would help him remember his baptism day so I decided to make him a quilt. Luckily I have an amazing Mom and Aunt Becky that made my idea come to life. When I gave it to him I told him that this quilt will bring him comfort and warmth just like the Holy Ghost will throughout his life. He LOVED it! His favorite part was the block in the middle that had his name and baptism date on it. He also liked the dinosaur fossil fabric I snuck in quilt because he loves dinosaurs. When I put him to bed on Saturday I asked him what his favorite part of the day was and he said, "being baptized and getting the blanket you made me." He then asked me if I really made it, he knows me so well. I had to admit that Grandma and Aunt Becky did most of it, well, almost all of it, but that I picked out the fabric, helped put the blocks together, and was there watching the whole time they were sewing. He was happy with that. :)
D.J. is blessed with so many people that love him. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate this special day with D.J.. He loves all of you!
8 comments:
He looks so handsome in his suit! You guys have done a great job preparing him to get baptized it sounds like.
I love the quilt - what a great idea!
That is SO awesome! I hope we can do that great with out kids when they reach that age. =)
I LOVE the quilt!!! What a great idea.
Awesome! I love the blanket! Congrats DJ!!!!
I had to laugh about who made the quilt. I couldn't make one either! Good thing we have Aunt Becky!
Congratulations DJ!! What an awesome experience! I couldn't believe Alex was old enough to get baptised and that was 2 years ago! Crazy!! What a cute family you have.
Wow - time flies! Tell D.J. congratualtions on such a wise decision. I love the blanket! You always come up with the most creative ideas!
What a precious post! You are such a great mom! He is such a good kid and so handsome:) I'm sure it was such a special day! Can u believe you have an 8 year old? CRAZY!!!
you're such a great mom! the quilt is a fantastic idea. DJ is so lucky to have you. He sure sounds like he's a good influence for those around him--future missionary...
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