October 26...

Around May, Chris and I discovered that we were pregnant, as most of you know. Around that same time, we met with Elder Smart and Elder Sullivan, missionaries in town. I can't remember how we met them! We had dinner that night and started our first lesson of the Gospel. I was also given a blessing that day for the news of our pregnancy. A few weeks later, probably our third meeting with them, we shared the news that we had lost the baby. We asked for another visit for a blessing and continued after with a lesson. A month passed with not meeting with them due to Chris' schedule changing to midnights. A month later, we met with them again. I believe that during that time, we both became busy and couldn't meet for a while. I flew back and forth to Las Vegas a few times and missed the transfer of one of our missionaries, Elder Smart. Elder Shweppe joined us 2 weeks later at our following lesson. I was then invited to pray about baptism. I told them that I would pray about it, but wanted to continue more with the lessons before making any commitments. Chris and I would pray at night only to discover how much closer is has brought us together.

Since our first meeting with the missionaries, and invitations to church, we have not been given a chance til'last Sunday. We stayed through Sunday school and I continued with the Relief Society meeting. Many questions, and constant praying together... at our next meeting with the missionaries, I told them I was ready. We were given an initial date of October 12th. And I was to pray about it. I immediately called Mom Verne and Tony, to share the news, but Verne wasn't at home yet, I spoke with Tony for a few minutes telling him that I wanted to share something with the both of them at the same time, so he told me that he would call back when Verne comes home. About and hour later, they called, and I asked them how they were doing... you know, common conversation, and I could tell they were itchin' to hear whatever news I was about to share! I think they thought we were going to tell them that we were pregnant again! So, I told them about our lessons and told them that I was praying about being baptised. I asked them both not to say anything until, I have decided. Yesterday, Chris and I discussed pushing the date back with the missionaries in hopes of him being able to become active again so that he would be able to baptise me. And so... it has become October 26th.

I still have much praying to do, but I feel at peace with my decision.

So, this morning, I call Mom Verne (8am their time) I woke her up of course. (sorry again) to tell her the news. They were both excited!!! I called her really only to ask if I should CALL the family, or BLOG the family about the news... and well... here it is! BLOGGED!!! I hope you guys aren't tired of reading this, but Mom said to tell the story.. and I can go on with story telling!

So there it is! Have a great weekend everyone!