i am getting baptized ... at last

[firedance]

I am 29 years of age and have 5 children and to be honest i know the basics but i know what i am doing is right. I have looked into other religions and found they were not for me . I have found what i was looking for ... i am nervous happy tearfull everything all into one

I feel like i m buzzing off the holy ghost at the minute .

My name is carrie cannot wait to meet you all .... god bless

[LDSVALLEY]

congrats from Canada.

I made the choice to join at age 30, 14 years ago, best thing I ever did.

Don't worry about the rocks you find on your path, take your time, focus on the gospel and endure and you will get around every one.

Remember there are no perfect Mormons, simply many imperfect ones trying to get better. Measure yourself against your own progression. not others.

[logandoc916]

It's nice to hear the good news! Congrats!!!

[FairChild]

Congrats! May this be a happy peaceful time for you all all those that you love. FC

[ozzy]

A hefty congratulations. That is totally awesome. I actually felt my own eyes spring a leak which is rare. Congrats again, and may your lifelong experience be a joyful one.

[OneEternalSonata]

Wonderful! I made the same decision 4 years and 9 months ago. I don't regret my decision. My life has become richer, fuller, and brighter with the Light of the Gospel who is Jesus Christ. The Church is His, and the Holy Ghost can tell you so, if it hasn't already.

Welcome!

[candyprpl]

So exciting!!! I was baptized Dec. 12, 2004. Truly the best decision I've ever made! I love the gospel! It's nice to know that when times are tough we are not alone -- we have the gift of the Holy Ghost to comfort us and many earthly angels to help us through everything.

[MormonMama]

Congratulations and welcome! I'm also a convert. I joined a little over 14 years ago when I was 23 and had two kids. Best thing I ever did. I'm so excited for you!

[rren]

You are making the best decision in your life!! Congratulations. I joined 12 years ago and I can't explain how happy my life has been since. You can hear my conversion story here if you'd like:

[Maya]

Welcome, so glad to hear about your decition! Remember if there ever is a "problem" you know the basics are true! Build from the basics!

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[firedance]

I cannot wait for it to happen i am getting so scared somethng happens and it cannot go ahead , but i should not think that way . i dont want to let my elder down (well ex elder ) he wlll be coming from wales to baptise me . I just hope the time goes by fast i need to feel that water .

[Hemidakota]

I am 29 years of age and have 5 children and to be honest i know the basics but i know what i am doing is right. I have looked into other religions and found they were not for me . I have found what i was looking for ... i am nervous happy tearfull everything all into one

I feel like i m buzzing off the holy ghost at the minute .

My name is carrie cannot wait to meet you all .... god bless

You have five children at the age of 29 and not LDS?

Congrats...you are doing the right thing.

Being a member now for 31-years, I still fear and tremble over my own salvation. So don't feel bad on being baptized and still being nervous.

[lydlou]

I know exactly how you feel, i was just baptised this spring. I've also looked into all sorts of religon, more than I could count. I know in my hart that this is what I had been searching for. Welcome home sister! i"m so glad you found the way. I'm so glad i found the way.

Hold fast to the Iron Rod. The first step is far from the last.

Congtratalations!

[Guest]

WAIT! Are you Team Jacob??? If so, WELCOME!

[jeycat]

Congratulations! I am also a Convert. Joined the church at age 21yrs. lately I've been thinking a lot about how I felt when I first studied with the Sister Missionaries & practically begged to be Baptised. This is the BEST decision you have ever made. You will be blessed for it. I was Blessed in many ways after Baptism...the biggest one was meeting my husband less than 2yrs after I joined. Welcome & Merry Christmas! What a wonderful time of the yr to be Baptised :-)

[Bini]

Welcome aboard!

[Guest mormonmusic]

Congratulations!

I want to echo what LDS Valley said -- remember, the Church has lots of imperfect people, and part of remaining valiant is in persisting in activity, serving others etcetera, even though things aren't going well. Not that this will necessarily happen, but I've found it useful advice over my 25 years a member of the Church.

I think your membership will lead you down some exciting and challenging paths, with many spiritual experiences at the end of it.

Also, write down the feelings and everything you're experiencing right now. It will be a treasure to your spirit in years to come, and will leave something interesting behind for your children....