It was so fun to see how happy N. was. She is 18 years old. She works at a member's kindergarten - one which she attended herself! This kindergarten is an "American" kindergarten in which, from my understanding, the teachers teach English and they celebrate American holidays, like Halloween. The family that owns the school- the father is American, the mother Japanese. N. is engaged to the man who baptized her. He is the son of the family that owns the school!
During the baptismal service I remembered your baptismal service and how you wanted songs sung with gusto. That was so fun!
[A baptismal service is a church meeting where hymns are sung, prayers are offered and talks given as well as the actual baptism. The person being baptized (who must be at least 8 years of age and know what they are doing) and the man baptizing her are dressed in white. Mormons baptize by immersion by those who have the authority to do so. The authority we claim is the same priesthood authority John the Baptist had when he baptized the Savior.]During Sacrament meeting N. received the Gift of the Holy Ghost. You can follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost in good times and in bad. You have this gift! It is an amazing gift.
[The Gift of the Holy Ghost is a blessing given by members of the priesthood. The person receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost sits in a chair and the men place their hands on the person's head. By the authority of the priesthood and acting for God, they bestow this gift. This is also the Mormon confirmation - after this is done, the person is a member of the church. The Gift of the Holy Ghost is truly a gift. When you receive this gift you have the opportunity to have constant and consistent comforting confirmation of what is right and what is wrong. It will warn you, strengthen you, and help you feel the love of God.]