I probably should write a few comments about our time in Michigan during Christmas. Unfortunately, I suffered through my normal sickness upon arrival. Christmas itself wasn’t that eventful. Gifts and things. The weather there was bad. Lots of snow. We decided that we should probably leave right after the baptism of our oldest son. So the Friday previous, we got the car all packed up, the Sunday clothes all laid out and ironed. Well, it rained that next morning. All the road was now pack ice. What was snow had turned into mush.
Well, everyone was dressed for the sacred event and I was in my jeans, just in case I needed to get out and get unstuck. Trying to get out of the driveway, that is exactly what happened. I almost did the splits walking back to the garage getting a shovel with some wood, hoping I could get the car out. Eventually, my dad got behind us with his truck and pushed us out. Then the 2 miles to the main road took about 15 minutes. I couldn’t get past 15 MPH or I was going to slide off into the ditch. I’ve never seen that road so bad. However, we had an appointment and we needed to get there. Once on the main road, the real concern was fog.
Well, by the time we got on old 131, Tracy mentioned that she left my clothes back at the farm. Too bad, we weren’t going back for it. So, after we got to the Cadillac church, I mentioned to the missionary couple that was running the event that I had left my nice clothes at home and we are stuck with me in jeans, sweater, and work boots. I knew it didn’t matter, but it still was kind of different. I was kind of glad that we kept it among the family only.
My dad gave the opening prayer and we sang “I Am A Child of God” and then I led Hayden into the font. After trying to keep my emotions in check, I baptized my oldest son. Later, I confirmed him a member and then pronounced a blessing on my youngest son. My mother then gave the closing prayer.
All in all a pretty good day.
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