So these last two weeks have been a little difficult, physically at least. I have been struggling with muscle issues since the YSA Conference and then this morning my oh-so-talented self got a tear in one of my abdominal muscles and am out of work for Heaven only knows how long. And on top of that, I'm just getting over being sick for the last 10 days. I was wondering why I was struggling so much, I mean things had been going good and then all this so close together.
Tonight I went to see my Bishop about some of the struggles I have been having. At the end of our appointment, he ever so nonchalantly says, "Oh by the way, Stake President got your response." I'm looking at him, totally confused, when he says "You have received permission from the First Presidency to be re-baptized!"
I was like, "Really? Really? Really?" Like it just wasn't registering, and then it did and I started to cry such happy tears! This was 2 hours ago and it still feels kind of surreal. I have to have my baptismal interview with Stake President next week and then we can set a firm date for my baptismal service. I have no idea how to plan a baptism, but when I called our Sisters (Sisters Toone and Clark) to tell them the great news, they offered to help me plan my baptism and I am so grateful for the assistance.
I am just so freaking out, in a good way, right now. In just a few days I will be getting baptized and be taking the Sacrament for the first time in over 12 years. Words really cannot describe how I feel right now. It has been a long and often hard, rocky road but so worth it. The joy I feel just thinking of my baptism, won't even begin to compare with the reality of that special sacred day.
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