WillowTheWhisp Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Pushka's baptism! :)What a sweet spirit filled service and what a lovely lady. There should be a photo coming soon as one of the elders took one or two (one with me and my daughter with Pushka)Oooh I'm so excited. I love baptisms. It reminds me of how I felt when I was baptised and to feel so excited about the Gospel. One of the elders played some beautiful violin music of the hymns whilst waiting for Pushka to get changed. That was so lovely. It was funny explaining to people who we were and how come we came to be invited.I'll leave Pushka to tell you more about the baptism itself. I'm sure she's still on cloud 9. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Mormon Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 That's right. I'm glad it went well. Good for her!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 WOW!!That was really amazing! Congrats Pushaka!! HUGS!!Cant wait for Pushaka to tell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Willow!! Thanks very, very much for making this thread. It really was lovely meeting you and your daughter tonight, and yes, it was quite funny letting people know about this site and how we met via it. You're right, I am still on cloud 9. I've been meaning to start a thread about my Baptism, or even a blog..which might be a better idea in order to remember it all fully. Let's just say on here that I was really nervous, yet not shaking at all, David Eastwood who Baptised me was an old friend of mine from when I used to attend all those years ago, and he joked with me during the talks, saying they ought to keep the talks short cos the water would be going cold, and maybe they wouldn't be bringing me back out of the water!! I really was terrified as I finally stepped into the font, and wasn't too certain that David could lift me back up with me holding onto his left arm, I'm sorry for going on about how scared I was, but I really have a water phobia..just the smell of chlorine makes me feel ill...so for me to be immersed was a miracle in itself..my mum could barely watch (she can't swim either), and Becki wasn't allowed to take a picture of me 'going under' but she said I looked okay, not too panicky as I emerged..Going down tho, felt like I was never gonna hit the bottom!! Obviously I did survive and the 1st attempt was all that was necessary. I loved the hymns that were chosen (not by me cos I don't know enough of them), and the talks from my friends Glenys, her husband David and by David who Baptised me. My sister, nephew, mum and Becki, my daughter, all came to watch and take pictures. As Willow said, the Elders took about 3 or 4 pictures, which they've promised to email to me on Wednesday, so I will put them on here for you all. My family really enjoyed the occasion, my sister commented that I ought to try to get Becki to start attending with me, but Becki's not that sure about it, lol..she's gonna come with me tomorrow though, for my Confirmation. The buffet that 2 of the Sisters had made for after the service was delicious..chocolate cream cake and victoria sponge with cream, fresh strawberries, chocolate biscuits and snaps, and lots of fruit juice..mmmm yummy!! All in all, I'm really happy that I finally took this step to show my commitment to the church and to God and Jesus, and I'm looking forward to now being a full member. Willow, thanks again for starting this thread, and for attending tonight...I'm looking forward to when we can meet up again...Thanks everyone else on here, for your kind thoughts, words of encouragement, and inspiration! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadams_4040 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Willow!! Thanks very, very much for making this thread. It really was lovely meeting you and your daughter tonight, and yes, it was quite funny letting people know about this site and how we met via it.You're right, I am still on cloud 9. I've been meaning to start a thread about my Baptism, or even a blog..which might be a better idea in order to remember it all fully.Let's just say on here that I was really nervous, yet not shaking at all, David Eastwood who Baptised me was an old friend of mine from when I used to attend all those years ago, and he joked with me during the talks, saying they ought to keep the talks short cos the water would be going cold, and maybe they wouldn't be bringing me back out of the water!! I really was terrified as I finally stepped into the font, and wasn't too certain that David could lift me back up with me holding onto his left arm, I'm sorry for going on about how scared I was, but I really have a water phobia..just the smell of chlorine makes me feel ill...so for me to be immersed was a miracle in itself..my mum could barely watch (she can't swim either), and Becki wasn't allowed to take a picture of me 'going under' but she said I looked okay, not too panicky as I emerged..Going down tho, felt like I was never gonna hit the bottom!! Obviously I did survive and the 1st attempt was all that was necessary. I loved the hymns that were chosen (not by me cos I don't know enough of them), and the talks from my friends Glenys, her husband David and by David who Baptised me. My sister, nephew, mum and Becki, my daughter, all came to watch and take pictures. As Willow said, the Elders took about 3 or 4 pictures, which they've promised to email to me on Wednesday, so I will put them on here for you all. My family really enjoyed the occasion, my sister commented that I ought to try to get Becki to start attending with me, but Becki's not that sure about it, lol..she's gonna come with me tomorrow though, for my Confirmation.The buffet that 2 of the Sisters had made for after the service was delicious..chocolate cream cake and victoria sponge with cream, fresh strawberries, chocolate biscuits and snaps, and lots of fruit juice..mmmm yummy!!All in all, I'm really happy that I finally took this step to show my commitment to the church and to God and Jesus, and I'm looking forward to now being a full member.Willow, thanks again for starting this thread, and for attending tonight...I'm looking forward to when we can meet up again...Thanks everyone else on here, for your kind thoughts, words of encouragement, and inspiration! :) Wow! i swear im feeling the spirit as i just read about your wonderfull baptism! How wonderfull! Though you might need to be forewarned about becoming addicted to the spirit, its very easy to get that addiction.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Pushka......Way to Be.......thats exciting:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 congratulations, Pushka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Too bad we all couldn't be there. Thanks for letting us know that Pushka took the plunge. Pushka had nothing to be fearful of afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahonri Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 How wonderful! As you are confirmed and commanded to "receive the Holy Ghost" today, you will feel more of God's love. You now have the first key to unlock the doors of an eternity with Our Father and Our Savior. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks for all the Congratulations, I'm still riding high on the feelings from yesterday and today, it really does feel good. Now my kids (non-LDS) have started to tease me whenever I say something risque...'mum, you're not allowed to talk like that anymore, you're a Mormon now!!' LOL :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Moksha!! Thanks for putting my mind at ease..I hope that fish doesn't turn up at the Chorley Temple one day!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havejoy Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Welcome to the family, Sister! Now all you've got to do is endure until the end. Piece of cake. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 LOL Havejoy...I'm feeling determined at the moment :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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