Today we met the Britos at the Bountiful temple to do baptism for the dead with the girls. I remember when they were little playing with their dolls on their matching dresses, and now they are already going to the temple, performing baptism and confirmation, and growing their personal testimonies as they draw closer to Heavenly Father and His house. My heart if full!
It was beautiful to see Ale and Giovanna in the baptism waters performing vicarious ordinances for their ancestors. Ale still works on his genealogy diligently. President Richard G. Scott said:
"Do you young people want a sure way to eliminate the influence of the adversary in your life? Immerse yourself in searching for your ancestors, prepare their names for the scared vicarious ordinances available in the temple, and then go to the temple to stand as proxy for them to receive the ordinances of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. As you grow older, you will be able to participate in receiving the other ordinances as well. I can think of no greater protection from the influence of the adversary in your life".
I am so grateful for His gospel and the knowledge we have of who we are. These beautiful young women know who they are and their infinite value, and I know if they keep following the steps and example of their Savior, one day they will be able to go back home to the loving arms of their Heavenly Father.
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