A Child of God

It has now been one month since our oldest girl Nay got baptized. In that month we have watched her and carefully noticed how the influence of the Holy Ghost can really help, bless, and change someone for the better. Are religion and more importantly our faith are very dear to us. We are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). Some people may think being baptized is to big of a decision for an 8 year old to make, but we know that that is the age of accountability. We did not force her to do this, nor did we let her make this choice with out first making sure she knew what it meant.
In preparation for making this scared covenant just going to church since you were born was not good enough. We arranged that she would have weekly lessons with our wonderful missionaries. Were they taught her about many different things like the restoration of the gospel, the plan of salvation, the gospel of Jesus Christ, the commandments, and laws and ordinances. They taught her about the Holy Ghost, the word of wisdom, about enduring to the end, also about the covenants that she would be making with our Heavenly Father and what they meant. They also had a lesson about chastity, which the missionaries freely handed over to us to teach :).
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After all of the lessons and all of the discussions and all of her questions were answered, She was once again asked if she understood what it meant to be baptized and if she really wanted to make those covenants. To which she proudly said yes, and went on to tell us everything she learned. The second question took a few more seconds of thought but with a huge smile she said YES!
 Her baptism day was very special. Family and friends came from Utah and Nevada as well as local friends to share in this big day with her. We had a wonderful day. We could feel the love that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and everyone there had for our little girl. She is growing into such a lovely young lady. We love her so much. Here are some pictures from her baptism day.

 

One month after her big day I decided to interview her. Here is how it went.

Q: Malayan, what did you think of your baptism day?
A: "I thought it was great."
Q: What was your favorite part of being baptized?
A: "Being dunked in the water."
Q: What does it mean to you to be baptized?
A: " A lot to me. I get to be a member of the church and I get to have the Holy Ghost."
Q: How did getting the Holy Ghost make you feel?
A: " It made me feel fluttery inside."
Q: It has been one month since your baptism, have you noticed any changes in your life?
A: "I am pure and clean. I feel like I am a better example. I feel more like Jesus, and closer to him."
Q: What do you hope to remember most about your special day?
A: "The special feeling I had when I was baptized."
Q: Can you share with me your testimony?
A: " I believe that being baptized is a great thing in my life. I know the church is true. I know that Joseph Smith restored the gospel. I know that Nephi was a leader over his brothers. I know the scriptures are true and I that I need to share them with my friends and family. I know Jesus is God's son. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen."