I remember that when I was twelve there were a lot of "firsts". David has been experiencing that lately. Today was his first trip to the Temple to do Baptisms for the Dead. Grammie and Grandpa Mangum provided the names they had researched. David, Lauren, Anthony and Lincoln Phelps came as proxies. I did the baptizing. Grandpa Mangum and I took turns doing the Confirmations. Heidi came for organizational support. She handed each of us a towel as we left the font. It was a neat spiritual experience. Each child was baptized and confirmed for 5 ancestors. David seemed a little nervous but otherwise seemed to enjoy the proceedings. He did just great. It was special that Heidi and I both got to go to David's first time in the Temple. We owe thanks to Heidi's Mom for watching the younger kids and to both her parents for organizing the event.
From the left we have Anthony Roche (14), Lincoln Phelps (12), David (12) and Lauren Roche (12)
Earlier in the day Heidi and I dropped by 430. The little cactus is growing although still small.
The tree seems to be doing just fine. Heather is letting us use her van while we watch her kids.
This morning Heidi and Peter and I checked out a house in Apache Junction. It might be big enough but it was only a three bedroom. We're hoping to be able to split the kids up and have room for an office. We'll have to keep looking.
What a wonderful experience for David‼️Maybe consider printing and framing one of those photos for David's Book of Remembrance
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