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."

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!