My Baptism!!

This morning, I woke up with a huge smile on my face. For those of you who know me, know that I am in no way a morning person. I felt an overwhelming feeling of joy, happiness, anticipation, and excitement. I felt absolutely at ease because I knew that today was the day that I would make the most important decision of my life. I know I am on the right path! This is just the beginning of my new and wonderful life, and I intend to keep it that way. As I walked down those stairs into the baptismal font I imagined my Savior smiling at me and beaming with joy. It was most likely the closest I have ever felt to the Lord. As I went into the water, I felt all my previous sins wash away. It was AMAZING!!! It all happened so fast! As I emerged from the water, I felt light and almost feint. I wish I could freeze that moment and relive it over and over again, especially when opposition presents itself to me. I am just so amazed at how wonderful I feel about myself (which is usually pretty rare). Today will be a day that I will never forget.

So...here are some of the good pictures that were taken today! Enjoy! For some reason, the pictures are backwards in sequential order. I cant figure out how to reverse the order, so the first picture was one of the last of the day. Sorry.

This egg was given to me by Josh Wray, who spoke at my baptism today. He went on his mission in the Ukraine. Painting eggs during the Easter season is I guess is a huge deal in the Ukraine. The egg is supposed to represent new beginnings, new life. It's a beautifully painted wooden egg, and I thought it was the perfect gift to help me remember this day.
Ok, so this has nothing to do with my baptism, (this was taken at the get together after my baptism). Sister McNeill was doing yard work this morning for an investigator. The poor thing, was gathering leaves and clothes-lined herself on a tree. She will most likely have a black eye tomorrow. Obviously, in the picture...i thought it was rather hilarious.
Stephanie and I, enjoying the party.

The sisters and I livin it up!

In this picture, I am dripping wet. I just got back to the bathroom to change after I was in the water. There is an amazing lightness in my demeanor...can you see it?

Sister McNeill, Sister Matheson, and I before my baptism

The Holloways and I

The Eckman family. David is the one who performed the baptism.

The sisters, David, and the Elders

Elder Bergeson, Me, David, and Elder Beck

Me and David Eckman (I think these jumpsuits are so goofy lookin)

Sister McNeill and I in a "loving embrace" lol

A normal picture of Sister McNeill and I

My best friend Stephanie, Me, and the Sisters

This pic was taken before I got into my goofy jumpsuit, when I first arrived to the church.

I sincerely hope you have enjoyed the pictures of my awesome and important day. I am just so grateful for everyone who was there for me, and encouraging me. I am also so grateful for my Heavenly Father who has opened my mind and heart so that I could enter into this important covenant with him. I am also grateful for Jesus Christ who led the way for me, set an example for me, and died for me. I am anxiously awaiting tomorrow for my confirmation so I can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. I have felt the overwhelming and obvious presence of the spirit today, and I am so grateful that I can be worthy of his presence. I love what this church and it's principles have done to my heart. I have an awesome testimony of baptism, repentance, and the Holy Ghost. I am excited to learn and grow in this church, and I can't wait for tomorrow! I say these things in Jesus' name!!!!!! AMEN