Baptism

Alessandro got baptized with his cousin, Caitlin, on March 5th.  It was a great day.  The three days before, Alessandro had a fever so we weren't sure what was going to happen on Saturday.  Those three days he kept asking if he could get baptized if he was sick.  Alessandro is such a quiet guy and hides his feelings and emotions most of the time, so I had a hard time figuring out how he was feeling about his baptism...if he was excited, if he really wanted to or was just doing it just because, etc.  But those three days showed me how excited he was and how he really wanted to do it.  He was constantly asking about it and very worried it wouldn't happen.  Which, in all honesty, I was really happy to see and hear because I don't want him to just go through the motions, I want him to have his own testimony and know for himself this is what he wants.  Saturday morning he woke up with no fever and when I asked him how he felt he responded with "Great!  I don't feel sick at all!!"  Which I'm sure was stretching the truth because I think he was a bit worn out still, but he was determined to go forward with his special day.  It was so nice to have so much family there and to be able to do it with Caitlin.  I think Diego was just as excited for Alessandro to get baptized as he was when he got baptized.  Diego is just the opposite and shows his emotions very openly and he was just thrilled for his little brother.  He kept telling Alessandro how happy he was and that it was so great to get baptized, and that he couldn't wait for him to be baptized also.  Too cute....I love that guy.  I know I don't say it very often or near enough as I should, but I hope that my children know, that I know our Heavenly Father loves each and every one of us.  He wants us to be happy and will help us in our lives when we seek His help.  I know Jesus Christ died for us so we can repent of our sins and return to Him someday and to also live together forever as a family.  I know our Heavenly Father listens to and answers our prayers, even if it may not be the answer we are looking for.  He knows us better than we know ourselves.  I know if we are making good choices we will be happy, not that we won't have trials, but we can be happy if we are always looking to the Lord.  I hope and pray my children will continue on the path that they have started and keep making wise choices in their lives.