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Taye's Baptism

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I can still remember my baptism and now I have a child old enough to be baptized! I may be a bit biased but it was all around wonderful.

The speakers were excellent and right at Taye's level. We had wonderful and loved friends and family and teachers there. The water in the font was warm! We sang primary songs loud and clear for the opening and closing songs and the Elders showed a video of Pres. Hinckley bearing his testimony while Ty and Taye were changing. Taye was totally emotional the whole time, with tears dripping down his cheeks and the spirit was wonderful. Fabulous evening!

Taye is in the first generation of black Mormon kids whose parents grew up in the church, went to primary, participated in youth activities, served missions, attended BYU and got married in the temple. Both sets of grandparents are long serving members too and I can feel this groundswell of faithfulness moving through the generations.

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  1. Three Men and a Little LadyJune 20, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I totally would have been there if Scott's cousins hadn't come into town surprisingly. I wish I could have. I heard it was beautiful!! How exciting.

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  2. Brown FamilyJune 20, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    What a neat day!!! How wonderful for Taye to feel the Spirit so strongly himself.

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  3. Levi and JennyJune 20, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    It was very nice to be a part of. Congrats Taye buddy.

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  4. Mission PossibleJune 21, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    The groundswell is happening in Ecuador, too. We see it in the faces of the thousands of Young Men and Women and Primary children who come to the temple: brown, black, orange and pink.Handsome, confident , smart and faithful.I am so proud and releived to have my family be a part of it all.Congratulations Taye , on a decision that will bless you all the days of your life.

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  5. paulineJune 23, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to speak about the Holy Ghost during Taye's baptism and to witness as the spirit touch Taye in such a way that made him shed tears.

    Once again, my testimony of the gospel has been strengthen. Congratulations Taye! You are certainly one of Heavenly Father's chosen one.

    Love, Grandma Brown

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  6. MIMOM2June 24, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    We are so proud of you and so excited for you taking these next steps. Congratulations!!

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