For being able to baptize my girls. . .

So I belong to this really awesome Church. A Church that believes that the person who has mentored the person or has played the biggest role in their spiritual life, i.e. led them to Christ is the one who baptizes them. This belief and practice meant that when my girls decided two years ago to be baptized that I was the one that got to do it. It was of course their choice and it surprised and blessed me. I will admit the vain part of me was worried about getting in a bathing suit and everything, but that quickly dissipated in light of the enormity of the event at hand. It was one of the best, most moving experiences of my life. I got to hear their testimonies ask them the five questions and then dunk them. It was a monumental day that I got to share in with my girls a day I will never forget. I didn't think I would get so emotional but when it came down to it, I couldn't help but tear up and I barely got through my part of it. I have never been prouder of my girls and never felt more honored. It was a blessing I didn't expect and it was such a beautiful day, and it was a gift to this mother's heart. When I asked Jess why she chose me she said, "Well you brought me into the physical world so it is only right that you bring me into the spiritual world so to speak." So I am grateful that I was able to experience this, I am so very thankful that I go to a Church that is not afraid to embrace new ideas, I am blessed that I was given this gift and experience with my kids. I am thankful that our Church is ruled by grace and not doctrine.