October 17th, 2009

On October 17th, 2009, I was in Dallas. Well, specifically, Cedar Hill, Dallas, McKinney, and Duncanville. But the Dallas area. I went up there for my friends baptism. (Kyla) That was the main reason why. But there was also a stake priest/laurel activity at the fair, and a dance that night with my old stake. The priest/laurel activity was a blast. I was happy it was at the fair, since I haven't gone yet this year 'cause we're in Austin. We split up in teams for a scavenger hunt. I had Zach, Moroni, Gavin, Carol, Beth, Jasmyn, Jacque and of course myself on my team. We went around finding things that started with each letter of the alphabet, and we got signatures and pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Later, at the dance, I found out that my team won. Wicked awesome, eh? hee hee

Mom picked me up a little early from the activity because we had to get a move on to Kyla's baptism. I had clothes to change into so that I would be in appropriate dress. Cristian baptized her, which was super neat. ^_^ Mom and I sang a duet called "Have You Received His Image In Your Countenance?" Cristian said we did great, and I believe we helped bring the Spirit in. When Kyla was baptized, I was just about crying. I am so happy for this beautiful daughter of God to join Jesus Christ's church. Kyla deserves the blessings of the gospel. The Holy Ghost could be felt during her baptism. The whole program thing, really. When it was my turn to give the talk on the Holy Ghost, I said a silent prayer in my heart that I would have the Holy Ghost with me so that I could touch Kyla's heart on her special baptism day. During my talk, I started crying when I was talking about how the Holy Ghost brings peace and happiness. I saw that Kyla was touched, and her mom was crying. I finished my talk, and cried again when I bore my testimony. I really am grateful for Heavenly Father's gift of the Holy Ghost. I cannot imagine myself being myself (happy and confident) if I didn't have the Holy Ghost with me all the time. I really try to live worthily of it. After the baptism, we got some pictures. A lot of people complimented me on my talk and on the song mom and I sang. Like, a lot. I guess I did good. =] I gave Kyla a hug after the baptism was over, and we clung to each other and cried on each other's shoulders. I think Kyla must love me or something. =P Just kiddinggg. I know she does. And I love her back. She is very, very special to me. I'm so glad I was there.

After the baptism I went to the dance, which was the 2nd best dance I've ever been to in my life. The music selection was fabulous, almost everyone I wanted to be there was there, and a certain thing happened that made me smile. OH! They played Michael Buble's "Haven't Met You Yet." Wow. Amazing. =D But, yep. That's it. =]