After a lengthy discussion with her mom and dad, and with a determined resolve to make God super dee-dooper happy, Aly made the decision to get baptized. Her mother didn't feel ready...but was that just her conservative MB roots talking? The Bible says "believe and be baptized". It does NOT say, "believe, take a 6 week baptism and membership course and then be baptized". So...affirming our daughter's desires, we made the decision to go ahead and baptize her. I panicked...we didn't have a gift, flowers, and I couldn't find the memory card for the digital camera. One of the most important days in my daughter's life...and I wasn't ready. I told Aly to wait because I wanted to be ready...I was surprised by her mature response...."Mom," she said, "It's not about the presents, the most important thing is that you are there." I sent Ed out to the late night Wal-Mart to pick up a lei and an extra memory card. When he returned, I could finally relax and join in on the excitement. Sunday, October 19, 2008 12 noon......
Baptismal candidates, Aly and Maya
Aly with Pastor Daddy and Greg..Missions Chair
Aly and Auntie Eileen, Sunday School Teacher
Aly and Uncle Mamo, Elder
Happy Day!!
Aly with flower lei and tropical bunch following baptism
5 comments:
Oh Happy Day!
Thanks for posting this. It's my high point today to share in your joy. Way to go Alyson!!!
{{{HUGS}}} for the whole family.
xw
Way to go Aly - I'm so pumped for you.
Love Kara
It's -8 C out this morning, and I'm missing my hugs and smiles from the Buller clan. {{{HUGS}}} I hope today is a great day. Please post again soon!
xw
Aly Mcbuller
You are the coolest Aly I know!
Hooray for you and for getting baptized - I can't believe it. I think somewhere in the Bible it must say that once you're baptized you're not allowed to suck your thumb. Now if I could only find where it says that...
yooooo hoooo - Laurie - it's time to update your blog :)
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