Isabelle chose to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on March 29th, 2014. It was one of the most important decisions she will ever make and she made her parents very proud. She prepared by reading and writing in a Great to be 8 booklet that her Primary President gave her and she had an interview with Bishop Ryan all on her own. A few days before the big day, she confided in us that she wasn't sure she was ready to be baptized! She knew she would then be held accountable and sweet Belle worried she may not make the right choice with every decision. We promised her that doing her best was good enough and hopefully calmed her jitters.
Her baptism day was perfect. She started with an early soccer game and then changed her cleats for a beautiful white dress that Grammie made. Most of her favorite people were able to be there with her and even her BFF from school, Emily and her family were able to come. After the short and sweet ceremony, we celebrated with the family out to dinner at Sweet Tomatoes. That night happened to be the first ever General Young Women/Relief Society Broadcast and girls 8 and up were invited to attend. It had been a long day and Belle was spent, so we opted to watch it with Grandma Ruth and Great Grandma Nathala in the comforts of our own living room in our pjs. It was fun to see Belle listen and sing along with the speakers and that night when her heavy head hit the pillow, I knew she had felt the comfort of the Holy Ghost. A special day for a sweet girl. We love you, Isabelle.
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