Ella's babtism

Here is Ella before, and then after the babtism. I think she has a little different look after her babtism. She looks like she is glowing. She decided on her own to get babtized on Sept. 28th, 2008. She has been reading her scriptures and preach my gospel. She decided she wanted to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She had her dad babtize her. It was a very special day. I am proud of her as the oldest in our family of 4 girls. She asked Grandma Sandy to give a talk on Baptism. Kauai spoke on the Holy Ghost. Nana Mo played the piano. I led the songs. Papa Dave gave the closing prayer and Ella's primary teacher, Sister Laurie Knight gave the opening prayer. Ella's hair was in pony tails so to make sure it would go under! She has all the curly hair that doesn't stay down very easily. She told me right when she was babtized, her mind went completely blank and she saw blackness for a moment. I told her that to me, this sounded like her sins had been wiped clean. ( not as if an 8 year old can sin must). Interesting point she made. She was glowing and very happy. She received the gift of thet holy ghost. Heavenly father told her that he is with her every step of the way, when she is excited and when she has challenges. Also that she is a special daughter of God and that she will reach her potential, along with other beautiful things. Her nephew Charlie Matt Moore was blessed right afterwards which was great to be a part of. He was born this summer. We are glad some family could come for this event.