On Feb 13, Jacob was baptized by Ryan (just before Ryan had to leave for training). We were all so excited for him and he was just all grins. He was baptized along with another 8 year old boy and an 18 year investigator. The other boy's mom gave a talk on the holy ghost while my mom spoke on baptism (I was already giving a welcoming talk on behalf of the primary). In the bishop's closing remarks, he had Christopher, the other little boy, stand up front and surrounded him with his mother, siblings, primary presidency, bishopric, young men president, ect. He had us all hold hands together to represent who all will be supporting him (along with Jacob and the other new convert) throughout the rest of their life--who all will be teaching him, encouraging him, and helping him to choose the right and get prepared to serve a mission some day. It was so powerful and so uplifting to see it put that way. Everyone was able to feel the spirit so strongly.
Don't they look wonderful? They're actually standing in front of the font at the stake center. So, funny story--Jacob isn't a fan of water. Sure, we go swimming and all at the beach all the time, but he won't get in unless he has his floaties on. So he gets into the water here, and the water is FREEZING. He's so scared that he's shaking (even though he'd practiced with his dad). After Ry gives the prayer, Jacob FREAKS OUT. Like, trying to climb his way up Ryan to get out the water freaking out. He was struggling so much that Ry had a hard time keeping a grip on him. He finally just dunked Jacob under while he was protesting and begging to get out. :-O! Everyone felt so bad, but we were also trying so hard not to laugh. When they got out, Jacob pointed to his heart and told Ry "it's warm here, but everywhere else is COLD!". :) That's my boy.
Tradition here is to give a lei on special occasions--and this was definitely a special occasion! His primary teacher presented him with beaded one and a candy one while I gave him one which I made out of his favorite candy.
I LOVE this picture!
My mom took this picture--I'm going to cherish this one for a long time. :)
1 comments:
I've been waiting for pictures from Jacob's baptism so thank you!
I had to smile with Jacob's baptism story - that's my fear with Kaylyn. Whenever we talk about her baptism, I worry that when Adam tries to baptize her that she's going to freak about going under. So like you, we're planning on practicing with Daddy many times before her big day next year.
Directions needed on how to make a candy lei - I think those would be fun to make!
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