We have been trying to get a time for the youth to go to the Boston Temple and do baptisms for the dead. The only time we could get was the saturday after Christmas. During this time of giving, we decided that it would be a good way for us to give something to Christ. We had a great group of youth there to do the work. This was the statue that was set up on the temple grounds for Christmas. I had never seen anything like it and it really touched me.
We gathered together in the temple for a prayer and a song. Then the workers happened to meantion that the boiler had gone out and there was no hot water. That meant that all the water in the font was ice cold. The youth had a chance to back out if they wanted to and just do comfirmations, but all of them were committed to do the work. Most of them had to be pulled out after 5 baptisms because they were shaking so violently or they couldn't breath from the cold. Brianna stuck it out and did 10 baptisms. It was her first time. I was so proud of her. Chelsea is almost an old pro at it but still loves to go. I just love working with the youth. They are such an inspiration for me. Going to the temple is always a long day, but it's worth it to have such a peaceful feeling.
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I thought you guys would be used to the freezing cold of Boston.. jk :) Way cool story. What a testimony builder. Tell cam to behave LOl... Hope all is going well. Are you planning on working here in feb?? would love to see ya, stop by when you get a chance
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