Sydney was baptized. It was a very sweet and spirit inviting experience for me. There was a moment right after Sydney was baptized and she came into the dressing room with me that I had a moment of pure joy in the Gospel. A moment where I KNEW everything was as it should be. Her life flashed before me, if she continues on the right path. It was pure and joyful. She is destined for great things if she lives her life the correct way. I love knowing the Gospel is true. It brings my life great peace. It was wonderful to watch her father baptize her. Who knew 6 years ago that this day would come. I am so proud of the man he is. He surprises me everyday. He told me recently he prays everynight on his own. For Nick that is huge.
We got sick at our house this month. We all got affected. And we all recovered. I am grateful we all got well and were not affected more than we were.
Today I bore my testimony about my keeping this journal. How my outlook on life has changed because I am looking for the blessings put in my path. And I was very surprised at the number of people that came up to me after to tell me it was what they needed to hear. One man cried when he shook my hand. Another lady told me my overall spirit inspires her. It was so wonderful to hear that just my humble testimony had affects on people I would never have guessed. Just as their testimonies affect me. We are truly all brothers and sisters in the Gospel and it's a wonderful feeling to know we aren't alone. We are all in this together. Helping one another. I love that feeling.
I have been taking notes in Sunday School and Relief Society the last couple weeks and am blown away by how much more I get out of the lessons. My understanding of the Gospel has improved. And I am so blessed to have a better understanding of the scriptures.
Nick has been asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting next week and asked if I would help him write it. I know that as I help him write his talk I will gain much insight into Personal Prayer. I am looking forward to the knowledge I will gain this week.
