Meg's baptism... deep thoughts.

This is Russ's favorite photo of himself. But it is a sweet little picture of Meg and Russ at Meg's baptism.

It was a really nice day. There was a very sweet and tender spirit there. Meg has considered her baptism, as she does everything else, very seriously. We talked about it being her own decision, that if she chose not to be baptized, if she wasn't ready to make those committments and covenants that we would still feed her and love her and watch all of her football games. I am glad she chose to be baptized. When their 8 years old and two older brothers have already been baptized, it sort of becomes a tradition. The thing you do when you are eight. But I hope she knows that we wanted her to be baptized because our membership in the church, Russ and mine, have brought us so much happiness and peace - so much freedom from the troubles and sorrow of the world: lying, cheating, stealing not to mention the more grievious sins of immorality, various addictions, and the like. No loving parent would ever purposefully teach their child things that they know will bring them sorrow. Likewise, no loving parent would withold information and truth that would help their children find happiness and peace. We have taught Meg about the gospel of Jesus Christ and that baptism is the first step to returning to live with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ again someday. We have taught her that because we believe it is true - we know it is true. We know that to be a member of Christ's church on the earth will give her tools to make good choices and to fill her life with good experiences... and these things alone can bring her peace and happiness: doing good things and making good choices - becoming more like our Savior, Jesus Christ.

And if we all strive to become like Jesus Christ, to follow His teachings and be the best person we can be, then depend on His Atonement to make up the difference, we can return to His presence and live with Him again.... together. As a family. That is where we want to be in the next part of our lives - all together learning and living and loving at the feet of our Father in Heaven and dear Eldest Brother. All together.

Deep thoughts.

Love to you all - Camille