When we decided to celebrate Christmas in Calgary, one event we knew we really wanted to attend was Vienna’s baptism. And I’m so glad we did! Holly ate up every minute of it, and afterwards she was writing baptism talks and baptizing dolls in the bath tub. Holly beamed every moment she stood by Vienna! It was a really special thing to attend for Holly and myself and I’m glad we were there for it.
In our church, children can choose to be baptized no sooner than their eighth birthday. First they are baptized by immersion, and then they are confirmed a member of the church and receive a very special gift - the companionship of the Holy Ghost, so long as they live worthily. This gift is something I’ve learned to treasure in my life as I’ve strived to live righteously. It was wonderful to see my niece receive a gift that I hold sacred.
