What an amazing day for Colby. He made the decision to be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was baptized on April 13, 2019. Tiffany and I could not be more happy as parents to watch this young man enter into the waters of baptism and follow in the footsteps of our Savior Jesus Christ.
It was fun to talk to Colby about if he wanted to get baptized. He said, "Sure I want to be baptized." But when we asked him if it something he wanted to do, he told us yes it was and he wanted to be like Jesus. I was proud to hear him say this. I have always worried as a parent if I was forcing my kids to be baptized or that they felt they had to because it was the thing to do as a follower. He is such an amazing smart kid, I love him so much. Even though he has more of his mom's personality he still has his a very soft heart with lots of good strong emotions like his dad.
I am glad he is my son and Heavenly Father trusted me with this young man to raise and teach him. Sometimes I feel like I am not doing my best, but when I see his Colby smile it makes me glad that he is my son. I am also glad that he chose me to baptize and confirm him. As a dad these are very special days to have and always remember. Love you Colby.
The fun part of Colby's baptism is that he got to share his baptism day with his best friends, Quinn Allen and Jace Holmstead.
They were excited boys and full of energy when they were together. They are like the Three Musketeers so it was fitting that they all got baptized on the same day.
Colby's baptism program went really well once we finally got there. Everything seemed to go wrong while we were planning this day. First, the stake decided to change the date of the baptism on us. They had originally told us that the stake baptism would be on April 13 so we told all of our family that date clear back in December. Then in the middle of March, they told us the date would be changed to March 30. Well that really threw a wrench in things because all of our family had already arranged schedules and things to make it for April. Also, Braden's farewell was scheduled for that date and then Grandpa Maxwell died and the funeral was that date. So we decided to schedule our own baptism for the original date of April 13. We jumped threw all of the hoops to schedule it and got special permission from the stake president and set the date. Then Jace and Quinn's parents wanted to keep the same date too for similar reasons so we all joined together to keep the same date. We thought we were in the clear but then a couple of days before the baptism, we found out that there is a funeral suddenly scheduled that needed the stake center for April 13. So once again, we were booted out. We were so mad! I mean really can't a funeral move to another building that doesn't have a baptismal font? So after talking back and forth with our bishop and the bishop of the funeral, we decided to move the baptism up an hour so that we could be done before the funeral started. So once again we had to call all of our families and tell them the new time. Finally on the day of the baptism, everything worked out for the best for Colby. We were not bothered by the funeral and hopefully they were not bothered by us. You know it really goes to show you that Satan will try anything he can to stop a saving ordinance from happening. But we know that baptism is the key to returning to live with Heavenly Father so nothing was going to stop us from getting it done. In the end, the day turned out to be perfect just as it should be.
The baptism program was great. Grandma Farnsworth gave a talk, Aunt Lacie gave a prayer, Emily played the piano for the musical number, and there was a fun spotlight moment all about Colby. Not only was the program was great, but the ordinance was performed perfectly. Walking Colby down into the font and taking his hands and me holding him, all I could think about was make sure he goes all the way under. Sure enough he made it all the way under. We were a little worried that Colby's toe came out of the water but the two grandpas acting as witnesses said I was fast enough and they didn't come out. Russell also gave some great blessings during Colby's confirmation. Grandma Farnsworth wrote some of them down for us. They included, Always remember the Holy Ghost will help you; Blessing of strength to know the Savior; Listen always to the Holy Ghost; Trust and rely on your family and Heavenly Father in prayer.
After the Baptism, we had a big luncheon at the Stake Center pavilion. It was good to be with everyone and celebrate this important time in Colby's life.
We had grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins come up to be there for Colby's special day. Our house was really full for about three days. We are blessed to have the house we have to allow family to stay. The baptism was amazing. It was an amazing spiritual moment to watch Colby enter into the waters of baptism and become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I hope you always remember this day, Colby, and the special feeling you felt as you were baptized.
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