I told Aaron my favorite breakfast is breakfast burritos. The problem is that in order to make them it requires using every pan in the house. In order to make my birthday a day of no worries Aaron bought breakfast tacos from Rudy's (one of my favorite BBQ joints). I think a brisket taco really is the best way to start the day. Plus we didn't dirty any dishes.
After a yummy breakfast, Aaron and I headed to the Dallas Temple. One of the women in the church that I visit on a monthly basis was going to the temple for the first time. It is one of those momentous occasions in a person's life. I was so happy to be there with so many women from church. As we gathered together in the temple, I just felt that the reason we call each other "sister" in the church is because we really are one big family. I love all my sisters!!
Later that afternoon, was Lexi's baptism. Lexi is like a daughter to me.
A few months ago, I was waiting for church to begin. Mike and Melanie usually sit by us so we can help them with the babies. They were running a bit late so half our pew was empty. A young girl came and sat down on the pew. I eventually scooted down and asked if her family was coming. She replied no. She was alone. It was the first time she had ever been inside a Mormon church. I scooted closer to her and explained things throughout the meeting to her.
She later told me that earlier in the week she had just started to nanny for a family in the next neighborhood. She had taken the little boy out on a walk. She had become lost in the neighborhood. As she was trying to find her way back to the house she ran into the missionaries. They talked to her briefly and gave her a pass along card with the address and time of church on it. She had also recently met a member of the church which also peaked her curiosity in our church. When she came to church that day she was nervous and alone. She ended up staying for all three hours. She told me she loved the simplicity of our services. She loved that we take turns talking in church. It is not just one person preaching all the time. That week in Sunday School class we learned about the Plan of Salvation. As we learned where we come from, why we are here, and where we are going, it made sense to her. She went to Relief Society while I went to young women's. After church I went to find her and she was surrounded by women. She had a huge smile on her face.
The smile soon faded as she realized that she had lot her key to her car. We searched all over the church. We couldn't find it anywhere. Somebody suggested we pray. I offered a sincere, humble prayer and sure enough a little boy came walking down the hall with the key. It had been found!
Aaron asked if anyone had given Lexi a Book of Mormon yet. She replied no. Well, just a few weeks earlier I felt to order a paperback version of the scriptures and had them with me that day. I was able to give her a Bible and Book of Mormon.
Later that week, we went to see Meet the Mormons. When she asked to know more about our beliefs in the parking lot, I invited her to listen to the missionaries. She accepted. The missionaries soon started to teach her lessons every week in our home. They brought the Spirit with them every time. It was a great opportunity for our family to help teach her. It was perfect mission preparation for Ethan who will leave on his mission next summer.
As the weeks kept going by I was so impressed with Lexi's devotion to learning more about out church. She started reading the Book of Mormon. She loved the stories. She accepted all of our beliefs without hesitation. I felt the love our Savior has for her. She is an amazing soul and I know that the Lord is very aware of her.
Her baptism added my wonderful birthday. She looked beautiful in my temple dress she borrowed.
