On Saturday, May 2 2015, Jackson was baptized and confirmed by Brian. It was a special day for him, and all of us. His Great Grandpa Schenk and his Great Aunt Denise made the special trip down for the occasion. Great Grandpa Schenk and Uncle Danny Beutler were witnesses. Aunt Liz played the piano and Grandma Gray said the closing prayer.
Jackson shared his baptism with 3 other people from the stake, 2 of whom were at his party the night before. Kaylor Hansen has been a great friend of Jackson's since Kindergarten. It was neat to share that day together and have each boy witness the other's baptism.
Grandma Beutler made Jackson a very special Afghan in the red yarn he chose a few years back! It was cool to see the beautiful finished product. The yarn is so soft and heavy, Jackson commented later that he understood why grandma made these special blankets for her grandchildren's 8th birthday: to remind them of the holy ghost! He has slept with it every night since!
Brian and I both had very special moments with Jackson. We all felt the spirit witnessing to us of the importance of this occasion. Brian felt a powerful spirit when he and Jackson both got dressed in the white clothes, while talking with Jackson about the symbolism of the occasion and while singing the opening song, "Baptism". After the confirmation, I loved that Jackson came and gave me a big hug throughout the closing song of "When I am Baptized". I was trying to hold back tears because the spirit was so sweet. We are very happy for Jackson in making this step in his life. He is growing up so fast and we are so proud of the wonderful young man he is becoming.
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