Monday, November 15, 2010

Baptism

Oh. My. Stars. I woke up this morning to find this amazing picture in my inbox sent from my number one trainer as a missionary. Jenson and I had a blast together. We were companions for five months and went through the toughest and best times together. And the best was this baptism of Lily and Aren, I sure did name my kids after them! From right to left - Mane (pronounced Ma-nay), who introduced them to the gospel, precious Lily, Jenson, baby me, and my dear Aren.  

I remember everything about this day...picking up Lily and Aren to take them to the swimming pool for the baptism and bringing them flowers, Aren walking out of his tiny one bedroom apartment with flowers for us because he was so excited to be baptized, the bus ride, the baptism and confirmation, walking home and listening to these sweet friends sing "God Be With You Til We Meet Again".  I remember taking Lily to work afterwords and she brought chocolates to give to everyone so they could celebrate this day with her.  Love!

Fourteen years ago seems like yesterday. What I wouldn't do to go back there.
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6 comments:

Lucky Daddy said...

That is so awesome. Are you still in contact with Lily and Aren?

Denise said...

That is so sweet. I love that you named your kids after them. Do they know that?

Shera said...

I thought you would like that trip down memory lane. Oh I miss those crazy Armenians!

amy germer said...

Ok-thank you "Dilly" you made me cry. I could see everything as you wrote it. Remember that yummy beet dip Lily made for us and that fig one-Yum Yum! I too LOVE them. I miss Bulgaria....I think we need to plan a trip!

Emilie and Branden said...

Hello my darling.

MaryBeth said...

Hello my other darling.