Well, we did remember the camera, only after calling C who grabbed it for us. He left it in his car so we did not get pictures which I would have loved to have taken with our family. Especially with C and Miss S.
As we entered one of the sealing rooms, I suggested that these two look in the mirrors and remember what it looks like so they have that in the forefront of their thoughts until they are engaged, and yadayadayada. This is the goal "Forever." Another room which stood out for me was the Bridesroom--it was so large compared to Birmingham temple. It was beautiful. The interior is stunning! Can't wait to return.
I would very much like to return with Roger one more time to visit this temple before it is dedicated to enjoy some time together and look forward to returning after for sessions.
email sent about Amanda's baptism
Just thought I would share this wonderful day with you. Amanda was baptized on March 1st in our Stake building. Amanda's baptism was wonderful. We opened with the song: "Come Follow Me". Benjamin gave the opening prayer. We then had all the younger children sing "When I am Baptized" and I signed the chorus. Anna (Amanda's sister) gave the baptismal talk. It was very good and closed with her testimony. She asked Amanda several questions, however Amanda being put on the spot she couldn't remember anything she had been taught over the last 6 months. She talked about John the Baptist baptizing Jesus, why Christ wanted to be baptized. She then talked about how Alma and all the people he baptized at the Waters of Mormon and the covenant they would make. She referred to D&C 18:42 which tells us that all men should be baptized. She asked her why she hadn't been baptized yet. (She actually remembered). Because she was not 8 then Anna referred to the scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants that children are accountable at the age of 8. Anna then bore her testimony--It was so sweet to hear her express her love to her little sister and her love for the Savior and how proud she is our her. She was then baptized by her daddy (Roger). Witnesses were her grandfathers Grandpa Jim Wilkinson and Grandpa Win Tillman. We watched the video presentation "Finding Faith in Christ" after which Christopher gave the Holy Ghost talk. His, of course, was also excellent. He did an object lesson with a chapstick. He took off the cap and showed how the Holy Ghost can touch peoples lives, and how when you put the cap on the Holy Ghost is with you. If you leave the cap off you dry up. So we need to make sure that we live our lives so we have the Holy Ghost with us always and not dry up. We want to always have the influence of the Holy Ghost. She was then Confirmed a member of the church by Roger. Our Bishop welcomed her, and asked her to look over the audience of all those who love her and have come today. He then had her recite what her baptismal covenant was which she made today which is found in the Sacramental prayer. He asked her how she can remember what her covenants are and what the Lord promises. She was so cute up there. Closing song was "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" (I just love this song)My mother led the music and Roger's sister Marlene played the piano.Closing prayer was given by Grandpa Tillman What a wonderful spirit that was there during her baptism. Derek is the only one left. We had family come over to our ward building and we had lunch. It is so different to have a lot of family there and remember to invite them all and not miss anyone.
Reflections of Christ
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Reflections of Christ. All photos by
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Christmas at Temple Square and This is the Place celebrating Joshua's b-day
We picked Anna Richelle and Joshua up Dec 21st.
You can ask Anthony-if it was freezing cold at This is the Place. The pictures pretty much tell all.
Well, we did remember the camera, only after calling C who grabbed it for us. He left it in his car so we did not get pictures which I would have loved to have taken with our family. Especially with C and Miss S.
