It's Great to be EiGHt!!!

It is hard to explain the feelings that go through a mother as she watches her First Child enter the waters of Baptism.  Words can not explain how proud I am of Preston's decision.  As we were preparing for this day the thoughts kept going through me of that he was just a little boy, did he understand what he is committing to, Does he really grasp what is happening.  I thought this is the single most important decision he is going to make.  I would pray in my heart he would understand.  As Chad and I talked to him about the promises he was making that he was promising to always try his hardest to live like Jesus, and that at times he would have to do things he didn't want to do but if he would do the hard things with his eyes and heart toward his Father and Heaven and Jesus Christ that it would be for his good and his faith would grow.  I watched my "Little" boy step into just a little bit bigger of a boy.   I can't say a young man yet.  I am not ready.

We are so proud of him for HIS choice to do this.  It was in the end his choice.  I am so blessed and thankful for inspired primary leaders that touch and teach our little children's hearts and minds to love and want to serve their Father in Heaven.  And walk in Christ's footsteps.  What  an example of pure love and service Preston is to our family.  He teaches me everyday to Serve with Love he defiantly has that servant's heart like his Father.

So sweet that he was able to be baptized on his birthday he will always remember the day.  What an opportunity to share this during this time of the season.  What better way to honor the Savior during the time of year that we celebrate HIM than to follow him and enter into HIS church.  It was a beautiful experience that I will cherish forever.