Ellie's Baptism

Ellie was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints on saturday. Jordan was able to baptize her. She had been looking forward to being baptized for years. Sadly, it didn't turn out quite as she imaginged. Although the program was nice, we had so many family members and friends there to support Ellie and she looked darling, she was totally sick. She had a really high fever, headache, burning eyes and all the body aches and chills that go along with a fever. She was miserable but really tried to be tough. She fell asleep the second we got home and didn't get out of bed until sunday evening. I had been holding back tears all morning thinking of the moment, but once it was actually hear, all I almost missed it worrying about how she felt and getting back to her fast enough so she wouldn't be freezing in the bathroom.

I am so proud of Ellie for making the deciscion to be baptized. She really understands its importance, the covenant she made and what a blessing it is. She amazes me. More often than not, she seems much older than eight.

I hope despite her being sick, she will look back on her baptism with fondness.