Tonight our good friends, Yesi and Alex, were baptized. It was truly a remarkable event. They have been taking the discussions at our house and Jared and I have learned a ton from them. I love meeting people who are so receptive to truth and who are so willing to act upon the truth that they learn.
It was a beautiful baptism and I am grateful to have been a part of it. Jared baptized Alex, I gave a talk, Larry gave the opening prayer, Kristi gave the closing prayer, Diane played the piano, made the programs, gave a talk, and organized the refreshments afterwards (they call her "the maniac" around here). Two of Yesi's siblings and their families joined the Church two months ago and are such a strength for Yesi and Alex. Yesi's brother, Tony, was able to baptize Yesi which was very special. An immigrant from Tonga and another from the Philippines came as well, they are the ward missionaries that helped in Tony and his family's conversion. It was very inspiring to hear their testimonies and to see this Gospel work for so many people all around the world.
Anyway, life is good. Jared is working for Brian and Missy, driving granite around all day and I will, hopefully, start substitute teaching soon. We have learned so much from Diane and Larry while we have been out here, I call Diane my "homemaking mentor". We appreciate Diane and Larry's generosity so much in letting us stay here and treating us so well.
It is really an interesting time of life and it seems that every other month we are in a new state, but we are learning a lot and anywhere Jared and I are together is home. :) I know that is so sappy, but it is true and I am especially sappy this week, being that it is our first year anniversary this Friday.
Here are a few pictures of us and the Rowley clan from when Kristi got home. The first two are a little dramatic because our little nephew, Caleb, was taking endless amounts of photos of everyone that night. Also, for some reason it cut off the right of the pictures.
