Brandon's Baptism

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Brandon was baptized last Sat. for those of you that missed it here is a small preview. I gave the Baptism talk and brother Egbert was conducting and said I should save that so I can use it in sacrament meeting. Then my boy was baptized. Afterwards my brother Steven and I sang "When I Am Baptized". After which brother Egbert said we may have to have you sing in sacrament meeting also. I said I only do duets. No solo's. Then grandma Laura gave the Holy Ghost talk. It was beautiful. I am grateful for all that participated and the spirit that was felt. I thought I was getting allergies and by the same afternoon Baylee and I were at home napping and getting very sick. I think we had the flu. I usually teach on Sundays and so I needed to call and get someone else and notify the Primary Presidency. I needed to go to Sacrament for Brandon's confirmation first, and then Baylee and I went home following the meeting. Merik, Brandon, and I all bore our testimonies. Brandon said he really wanted to feel the Holy Ghost and said he did following the baptism and then when he was confirmed, he said then I really felt it. I told him not to expect it to be majorly miraculous, and that he needed to pay attention to his feelings. That Our Father in Heaven works through the Holy Ghost and our feelings. We need to learn to recognize it. It truly is a joy to see him progress, and accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I took the time to use the missionary manual for teaching the lessons to investigators to Brandon. I wanted to make sure he really understood what he was getting into. I am glad I did and know that he needs to take the time to read the scriptures to understand things even better. The church is true and, Jesus Christ is the head of it, he sacrificed his life for you and me, and suffered greatly so that we can return to our Father in Heaven, and be with him again. For all of these blessings I am truly thankful.