Aubrey's Blessing and Aaron's Baptism

The first picture is of Mike and Aaron before Mike baptized Aaron. The next picture is of Mike holding Aubrey just before the baptism. I didn't get a picture of Mike in his suit and tie with Aubrey and so I just snapped a picture of the two of them before the baptism. The third picture is our family again before Aaron's baptism. The fourth picture is of Aubrey sleeping during the luncheon after Aaron's baptism.

Our last Sunday in Germany was a very special day and one that we will always remember and cherish. It makes me teary-eyed just thinking about it. It was the day that we had to say goodbye to the dear members of the Gemeinde Bonn. Mike and I look back with much gratitude for the opportunity we had to get to know such wonderful church members in Bonn. We were very grateful for the opportunity to serve. Mike served as the ward mission leader and I taught and planned activities with the young women. Mike was way more busy than I was. Not only did he have lots of church meetings but he also often had discussions and appointments with investigators some of which he spoke spanish. Even though it was very busy at times, we look back and see how the Lord has blessed our lives. Our ward made us a very special book filled with pictures and notes of gratitude. It makes me cry when I read it. Anette presented it to us at the luncheon after Aaron's baptism. It was so amazing to be in a ward where everyone is unique and you feel needed. It was so surreal saying goodbye. While last Sunday in our new ward was wonderful, it was also weird to once again be in a ward where there are so many families just like you. In one small moment I wondered how we will fit in. But we always manage to find our way. It always starts with seeking out the game players. :)