Reilly's Baptism
Reilly's baptism was a long-awaited and wonderful event. We are all so happy that Reilly is part of our eternal family and now an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dad performed the sacred ordinances and all the rest of us were able to participate as well. Reilly asked Connor and Graeme to give the baptism talk, Auntie Jen to give the Holy Ghost talk, Uncle Brian to be a witness and Owen and Mom to say prayers. All the Joyce brothers and Washburn cousins joined in a family baptism tradition and sweetly sang: "I like to look for rainbows whenever there is rain
And ponder on the beauty of an earth made clean again.
I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can, and live with God again.
I know when I am baptized my wrongs are washed away
And I can be forgiven and improve myself each day.
I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can, and live with God again."
And ponder on the beauty of an earth made clean again.
I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can, and live with God again.
I know when I am baptized my wrongs are washed away
And I can be forgiven and improve myself each day.
I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain.
I want to be the best I can, and live with God again."
With the rest of our families spread far apart, we wished more than once that you could have been there, but we truly felt the spirit of many loved ones, past, present, and future, who rejoiced with Reilly that day, so much so that I felt prompted to include this scripture on his baptismal program: "Then they that gladly received of his word were baptized... and all that believed were together." (Acts 2:41,44) What a wonderful moment for a wonderful son. We love you, Reilly!
How very special to have gotten to see this post. I wish we could have been there personally, but our thoughts and hearts definitely were. I'm so proud of you Reilly T, and I love you so much. Remember those cuddles we shared while I was there, because I'm squeezing you just as tightly from far away. Congratulations Big Guy!
ReplyDeleteYea!!!!! Yea!!!!! Yea!!!! I'm sooooooo happy to see this post!! What a very special day, Reilly. Nana, too, wishes we could have been there in person, but................As Auntie Rae said, we were definitely there in spirit, as always!!! I'm so glad you are part of our very special family, 'cause you are very special, too!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories we share! Another one of my favorites! And the family picture is really cute! And the one with both our families...looks like half the ward! Crazy!
ReplyDeleteReilly, oh you big man! Congrats on your very special day. We have been thinking about you and are so glad we have such a special cousin like you who is willing to make good choices. Love you so much! (I love seeing photos of everyone!)
ReplyDeleteWe love you so very very much! My heart literally aches to see your sweet face. Please know that I love you every day from far away. Congratulations big man! What a wonderful boy you are!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that we missed Reilly's baptism, I guess that's what happens when you aren't at church every week! Congratulations to Reilly on his righteous decision. :)
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