Four years ago, when she was 9 years old, my brother baptized her at her request in his church.
Four years later, from a child to a teenager, and with a life-changing tragedy behind her she is in a much deeper and spiritual relationship with God. She loves our church and wanted to be baptized there.
One of our pastors, Alex, one of Brooke's favorites with his thick English accent and funny humor, prayed with her prior to being baptized.
Her youth director, who has been a God-send, baptized her today.
She was emotional and teary walking up to the baptismal. She has wanted to do this for months.
Brooke said the past is behind her and she feels spiritually clean.
Congratulations, sweetheart! I'm so proud of you that in the face of tragedy and it's aftermath, you have chosen to cling to a holy God.
I love you,
Mommy
