Saturday, June 27, 2009

Mikayla's Big Day...

I am WAY behind on posts but I had to get this in today because it is such a special day and one I want to remember and want to keep the feeling I feel right now forever...
Mikayla was baptized today. As her mother it has been an incredible journey to watch her make this choice and follow through with one of the biggest decisions of her life! She is beautiful. In every smile I can see how pleased she is with herself and as a parent, nothing brings me more joy than to see her happiness based on the truths she is living and feeling.
She finished reading the Book of Mormon this morning. She woke up as the sun did and finished reading the last two chapters and then brought her scriptures along with her book marker completely filled in with every chapter she had read. That is what I woke up to, her scriptures on my dresser with the book mark frosting on top! It was a marvelous way to start the day! I am so thankful for her pure goodness and for all that she teaches me. I am the luckiest mom in the world!!


11 comments:

Janalee said...
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Janalee said...

I love you, Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love, Mikayla

Cheri said...

What a sweet post, Janalee. And happy birthday, Mikayla!! I remember when you were tiny and wanted me to change your diaper. :)

You look gorgeous in your white dress!

ellen said...

I wish I could have been there (at my best friend's baptism!).

Brittany said...

What a cute baptism dress! I love it!

Jodi and Jesse said...

She is a beautiful girl! Congrats to Mikayla!!

Logan and Tanya said...

Congratulations, Mikayla! You look beautiful! I really can't believe that it's been 8 years Jana! :)

AmyLyn said...

What a sweet post, Jan. I don't know that I've ever seen a situation where a child has had so much responsibility in the choice to be baptized--I LOVE that she read the whole Book of Mormon! That is so cool. I'd love for my kids to have that goal. You are doing sweet things in your house. Congrats Mikayla!!!

rebecca said...

I adore Mikayla & am so happy for her & that she had a beautiful baptism. You & McKay are amazing parents!

Megan B ♥ said...

Congratulations to you all!

Gail said...

What a sweet daughter you have Melanie. i'm so impressed with her dedication and desire to read the Book of Mormon on her own like that. Congratulations on her special day!