*We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on ofhands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
I can't believe I remembered that! Call upon my memory from when I was 12 years old, yikes.
I want to start by saying {thanks} again to all the family who were able to make it this weekend and that we missed those who could not. We felt the Spirit so strongly on Saturday. I felt as though my chest would explode there was not enough room for it. Heavenly Father loves his children so much and I felt that love. Caitlyn amazes me each day with her strength and her strong spirit. As we sit down each week to have Family Home Evening I am always touched by her knowledge and her belief in the gospel. I truly believe that the spirits being sent to earth are the most prepared for the world as it is right now. It is not enough for them to just be told the principles, they want reasons and to have their testimonies truly strengthened, to truly be converted to our Heavenly Father's plan for us.
At different times throughout our lives we make sacred covenants with God, but your baptism is the first. When we make this sacred covenant we show our love to Him. We promise to take the name of Jesus Christ upon us, to always remember Him and to keep Him commandments. To live our lives as our brother did upon this earth. I am grateful for the examples of Mom and Dad, growing up in their home and even now. I am so grateful for a husband who is worthy to carry the priesthood power and the blessings that me and my family receive from that power. I am grateful that he keeps his covenants with God. I am grateful he was able to baptize our beautiful daughter and use that power so that she was able to receive the Holy Ghost to bless her and give her that guidance in her life.
I am grateful for this restored gospel, for the fullness of our Church. Heavenly Father made it simple for us. One truth. He lives. I have no doubt that He does. He has a plan for me. He loves me and I love Him. I am grateful for all my family, for their support and their unconditional love for me and my little family. I am grateful for the blessings that I receive each day. My testimony grows each day as I see the Lords hands in my life.
Caitlyn has made the right choice to be baptized a member of the Lord's true church and I know she will be blessed for that. She is a choice spirit and a blessing to me and Curtis. A true privilege and pleasure to raise on this earth. I am so proud of her!
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