18 May 2008: We drove to Denver to attend the baptism of Andrew Wood and the blessing of Reynolds Cottle. This event began about 2:00 pm in the Highlands Ranch Stake Center. One family and friends had arrived a counselor in Tom and Johanna's ward, Bropther Hanagame, welcomed everyone and conducted a wonderful service. I was so impressed with the talks given by Cynthia [baptism] and Spencer [Holy Ghost]. They taught wonderful principles and bore strong testimonies. Tom baptized and confirmed Andrew and did a wonderful job. I was particularly impressed with the beautiful blessing he pronounced and I felt the spirit bear witness to me that Andrew is going to be all right and he has a father and mother who will raise him with patience and love. Bishop Moats then welcomed Andrew into the church and also as the newest member of the church. He had a unique way of impressing on Andrew the importance of his baptism with candy bars, and I don't think he or anyone else will forget his message.

After the baptism Travis came forward as a bishopric representative of the Roxborough Ward and presided at the blessing of Andrew and Sarah's youngest son, Reynolds. Andrew was voice in the blessing and his brothers and and Willard Hill and I joined in along with a good neighborhood friend. Nothing is quite as rewarding as listening to your sons bless their children. Andrew gave such a wonderful blessing and Reynolds has a good future ahead of him.

Following the blessing we all adjourned to Tom and Johanna's home and spent the rest of the afternoon and evening at their home eating, visiting, playing, taking pictures and just enjoying each other. A perfect conclusion to a perfect day.