Max is Baptized.
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Max was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday. It was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had as a mother. In our church we baptize when we’re eight years old. Scott and I were both baptized at eight. We believe that at the age of eight we’ve matured and developed enough that we start making conscious decisions of right and wrong. Before the age of eight we are considered innocent and there is no need for the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But once we become mature enough we are given more responsibility through baptism.
In the baptismal covenant Max promised to take upon him the name of Jesus Christ (always try to live as Christ would live), 
keep His commandments and always remember Him. Max has promised to help his fellow boys and girls, to always watch out for those around him. In return he was given the Gift of the Holy Ghost. That means that as he keeps his baptismal covenants that the Spirit of God will be his constant companion. To help keep him safe. To help him know right from wrong. To comfort him when he’s lonely or afraid.
When we baptize it’s by immersion, which means your whole body goes under water. Because of Scott’s cast he had to try a few times to get all of Max under water but the third time was the charm and Max was baptized. When he came out of the changing room and sat down next to me he had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on his face. He was glowing. I don’t think I have ever been happier for him in all his eight years.
A lot of friends and family were there to celebrate with cookies and pie afterwards. Seriously, besides my experience giving birth to Truman there is no feeling as a mother that I’ve had that compares to this.
I am so proud of Max that he chose to be baptized. I know that he will continue to make good decisions in his life. I know that he will be able to keep his covenants that he made Friday and one day when he is older he will make more. It’s amazing watching him grow closer to God and really get to know Him better. Max is getting older and he’s taking on more responsibilities and he’s thriving.
My first baby is growing up before my eyes and it’s terrifying and exhilarating all at the same time. I’m growing as a mother and he’s growing as a child. And he’s a super spectacular child. He’s so caring and considerate and he’s excelling in school. I’m telling you there is nothing Max cannot do.
Thank you for sharing this experience with us, either in person or here. I know in this last picture Oli looks possessed but it’s the only picture I had of the boys together.
I hope Max remembers how he felt when he first was baptized and had a huge 
smile on his face. I hope he remembers what it felt like to feel the Gift of the Holy Ghost for the first time. I hope heremembers that his family and friends came to share this special day with him. I hope he remembers the feelings of love that he felt as he was hugged and kissed and had his hand shook. I hope he remembers that God loves him and that by following His commandments and keeping is covenants he can return and live with Him someday. I hope he remembers how proud we are of him and what a wonderful boy he is.
What do you remember from your baptism?
August 24th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
AWW! Thats so cute! Your boys are so cute! I remember when I was baptized, i scraped the inside of my nose, and it started to bleed like lots! Then Jim who baptized me, said my name wrong so i had to go back in with my nose all bloody!! What a day!
August 24th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I’m so sad we missed this, but so glad you took the time to blog about it and show some pix. Max really does look happy, too!