Baptism

A couple Sunday's ago our church held a baptism service.  About 25-ish people were baptized.  It was an amazing service, hearing people's testimonies and watching many be baptized.  Making it even more special was that one of those people baptized was Jared. 

We were both baptized as infants.  But we believe that once a person accepts Jesus Christ as their personal savior, a dry baptism take place in which Jesus saves us and forgives all our sins.  Then, as a follower of Christ, we are instructed to be baptized in front of others, and it's something a believe should choose to do, showing them that you are a follower of Christ and therefore choose to be baptized in water. 

Even more special?  He had my brother-in-law (Allie's hubby) baptize him.  Allie and Bryan have been such a blessing and guide/example for both Jared and I in our relationship with Christ and each other.  Bryan has very much been Jared's spiritual leader in many aspects along the way.  So, on this day, Bryan baptized Jared.  Doesn't get much cooler than that, huh?

One of my besties Kelly was also baptized that day, during a different service, so Caden and I entertained Lexi during the service.....and had lots of fun :).

They didn't choose to be brother-in-laws.  They didn't have to be great friends.  They don't have to hang out on the weekends.  They don't have to take trips together.  They don't have to be there for each other.  But they are.  And they do.  And I love it.  How blessed Allie and I are that they are so close, and we don't have to force them to be together :).