I GOT BAPTIZED!!

December 7, 2013

Nicola Ann Morris was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Woop-woop!

That was seriously the greatest day of my entire life..so far. :) 

I have never felt so good. I could feel the Holy Ghost in the entire room, and everyone that was there could feel it. I felt so good. I felt warm, and crazy happy!
So, I was a little late, because I had to work that morning. But I got there, put on my jumpsuit. And the program started. There were talks given by one of the Elders in my ward, and it was amazing. And then another Elder baptized me. It was super scary at first. But it happened so fast. I remember feeling so good. And beyond happy! I just want to share that happiness with everyone. I know for a fact that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost were there that day to fill the hearts of everyone. It was so amazing. 

I'm just so excited for this amazing journey with Heavenly Father. I know, and I testify that Heavenly Father will always find a way for you to be happy. He will show you subtle signs, but once you notice them, THEY'RE HUGE! And I testify to that. Heavenly Father has made this entire journey possible. And my family, friends, and my darling Richard have been by my side supporting me 100%. And IT FEELS SO GOOD! I'm so happy. I know it seems that I'm talking in a circle, but I cannot emphasize the amazing feeling that you get from being baptized and following in the footsteps of the Savior. 

And on Saturday, I was so surprised at the support from people that I haven't met before or didn't even know. It just shows that Heavenly Father cares about all of us, and it really shows that we are all brothers and sisters. We care about people that we don't even know. And it makes me over joyous! 

There was a family at my baptism, who I have never met before. Got me a card to congratulate me and show their support. LIKE WOAH! I have never felt so loved. 

Then, Sister Wood (one of my missionaries) :) her family sent me baptism gifts. I was so surprised, and I felt love all the way from Utah! Every day I'm thinking of the Wood family for their selfless thoughts, and I feel so loved. It's like a second family you've never met before. But there is love, and it will always be there! 

Then, Sister Wood and Sister Larkin gave me a small gift, but a gift that means the world to me. Something I'll treasure for the rest of my life. A gift given by my newest and bestest friends. 

Then, a good friend that I've made in the church, Katie, gave me a gift that I love. I feel so blessed to have gotten these gifts. I did not expect it at all.

Then, such amazing people within the church help put up such an amazing program, with amazing music. I could seriously feel the love.

My family and Richard weren't able to make my baptism due to other obligations. (I know they support me to the moon and back, so I understand why they couldn't make it), so I figured no one would come. But I walked into the room, and it was packed. Like. Wow. I feel loved. 

 I thought that getting baptized alone was such a great blessing in itself, but to have the support from all of these wonderful people is just amazing. I feel loved, not only by Heavenly Father, but by all of these amazing people in my life. I hope that I will always have these amazing people in my life. They all mean so much to me, and have made such a great impact in my life already. And I know this is one of the many blessings that Heavenly Father has given me in doing whatever I can to be baptized and to follow the righteous path. 

I feel so loved, and I don't know how to explain that. I am just so happy. And I could not have made it to this point in my life without everyone that has helped me. 

It's wonderful. I love it. All I can say, is that this is what true joy is. It is a promise that Heavenly Father makes if we take these steps. This is the truth. The Gospel is the truth, and this church is the truth also. 

And I promise to do whatever I can to make as many people see that this is the truth. And if this testimony of mine has swayed you in any way, don't be shy to find out more. Because this the truth. This is true joy.

And I say all of these things in the name of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.