October 26, 2009 Email Happy Birthday Week

Happy Birthday Sis. Flake!

Thanks for the emails and birthday wishes!
This weekend was one to remember! Friday night was Brennens baptism! Lots of people from the YSA were there so see him. And his mom and brother came. And really i am even more impressed with Brennen then ever after meeting his mother. I don't mean this rude but she is completely brain dead from drugs....she can barely talk and walk. Brennen is definitely a transitional character in his family. He could be right there with them, but he has chosen the better path....Its been a long road and it will still be hard with all the bad examples around him, but he has chosen Gods ways and i am so proud of him. The gospel does indeed change lives!
Then Sunday after church was Chiaras baptism! Never have I seen such radiance! Her and her friend Teya stayed up late the night before making a beautiful white baptism dress, and she looked so beautiful and pure! After the service she exclaimed, "I cant believe I'm part of Jesus Christs Church!" Ive never seen someone so appreciative of their baptism.... She really has a deep understanding and testimony.....probably more then many of us who have been members our whole lives! We are truly so blessed to be a part of HIS church!
Prayers really are answered..... Teya had been praying for a long time for Chiara that she would be able to be baptised. What a true friend. Who are we praying for?
I know God lives. His love is infinite! His arms are always extended! He hears our prayers. He weeps when we weep! He rejoices when we rejoice. I have a testimony of the reality of the Savior and His atonement! He is the only way. Of this I know!
Love, sister flake