Impromptu Baptism

We've had our endowment at the Temple planned for Dec. 11th for some time now. We were trying to figure out if we want to get sealed as an Eternal Family on the same day, and decided to make the extra effort.

When I called to request a sealing ceremony to be added, I found out that our oldest boy, being older than 8 and not yet baptized, cannot be sealed to us. That was Tuesday... Here we are, on Friday, and we almost have everything ready for a baptism tomorrow.

When he turned 8 in April, we discussed baptism with him. We felt that since he has reached the age of accountability he needs to be part of the decision making process. He was hesitant, not fully understanding what and why. He even went as far as to declare "I never want to get baptized", when I mentioned that after baptism he will be expected to read the Scriptures regularly ("What? More homework?")

We took it upon ourselves to explain and teach him, and for the next several months we talked about it. His main interest was in receiving of the Holy Ghost. He knows he can be a brat: picking on his younger siblings, talking back, forgetting his priorities... just like any other 8 year old would... However, he is aware that this behavior can and should be corrected. He seems to truly believe that having the Holy Ghost as an immediate companion will assist in his ability to choose the right.

We are very excited for him. I intend to do my best, and baptize him myself. I will also be confirming him as a member of the Church and blessing him with the companionships he so desires - that of the Holy Ghost. I have never done either, and I am somewhat hesitant, but I know this is God's will and therefore it is mine.

TOTD: My prayer is to be blessed with surmounting tougher and tougher challenges.

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