Saturday, April 11, 2009

Three White Dresses

My niece, Gwendolyn, was baptized today! She is the oldest out of all my nieces and nephews. This is a very special day for her! In thought of her, I dug up my own baptism picture and program. I still remember how special that day was. This brings to mind the song about the three white dresses:
What Heaven Sees in You


Sent to this earth, you were saved through the ages for this day and time.Child of great worth, child of promise, daughter of the divine;Pure and holy, in a little white dress. You were held in a circle and you were blessed.And the Father looked down and the angels surrounded that place. They knew the truth—all that you could do. And you will too if you have eyes to see what Heaven sees in you.
Dressed in white once more, making promises to follow in God's way. So much lies in store for the little girl who enters at the gate. Pure and holy, in a little white dress. You were led into the water and you were blessed. And the Father looked down and the angels surrounded that place. They knew the truth—all that you could do. And you will too if you have eyes to see what Heaven sees in you.
Do you understand who you are? Part of the Father lives in you. And if you continue on this path, every promise God has given will come true.
Heaven on earth, in the House of God so much fills your heart and mind. Woman of great worth, woman of promise, daughter of the divine;Pure and holy, in a long white dress. You promise forever and you are blessed. And the Father looks down and the angels surround that place. They know the truth—all that you can do. And you do too, 'cause you have eyes to see what Heaven sees in you.
Will you have eyes to see what heaven sees in you?
-Doug Walker & Sherry Marks Walker
Here is a picture (very bad quality, sorry) of me the day I was baptized. It was truly a special day, as today is for Gwendolyn.
Gwen, I'm so happy for you! You are such a special and amazing young girl. I love you so much and am so proud of your righteousness and correct choices! Happy baptism day !