Tim's baptism

This past Saturday morning was a special time for our grandson Timothy and the rest of his family. For a few short moments, Tim was the newest member of the Mormon Church as he was baptized by his father Ed in the baptismal font just behind where we were standing in the picture above. I'm holding Jake in this picture to prevent him bouncing off the walls, he was so excited.

Shortly after the baptism, Edward also confirmed Tim while I and members of the bishopric joined him in laying our hands on Tim's head for the ordinance.

Actually, although the short baptismal ceremony was under the direction of the ward bishopric, the meeting was carried out pretty much by the whole Loveridge-Miles family shown above. I played the piano for prelude, postlude, and songs, Marcia Miles gave the opening prayer and Jake gave the closing prayer. Carolyn Loveridge talked about the Holy Ghost and Tiffany gave a talk about baptism. Edward and Tim of course were the main event.


One of the most wonderful things about the event was the number of friends that came to celebrate with Tim. These were not, in general, Mormons but friends from scouts , dance and gymnastics classes, and various schools. Edward, Tiffany, and their boys have made lots of friends in the community. Thank you all for joining us at this time.