The Miller Memoirs

BAPTISM PICTURES
My dear friend, Pam Grant, took pictures of Amber in her baptism dress prior to being baptized. Pam truly captured Amber's glowing personality. We are so thrilled for Amber's decision to be baptized! Elder Robert D. Hales said, "by choosing to be in His kingdom, we separate--not isolate--ourselves from the world...our baptism and confirmation is the gateway into His kingdom. When we enter, we covenant to be of His kingdom--forever!" (Robert D. Hales, "The Covenant of Baptism: To be in the Kingdom and of the Kingdom," Ensign, Nov. 2000, 6-9)

The greatest desire of my heart is to be with my family forever. Baptism is the first step in realizing my prayer. I am so grateful.

"The path of virtue is "less traveled" (see "The Road Not Taken," in the Poetry of Robert Frost); it will take us through life's meadows and streams and pristine lakes--and even boulder fields! We will need to lift and hoist each other up! The path may be strenuous, but if we are willing, the rewards will be eternal. As you climb don't allow yourself to descend into the willows. Stay high on the mountain. You are God's precious daughters! Because of the knowledge of your divine identity, everything must be different for us: our dress, our language, our priorities, and our focus. We must not seek guidance from the world, and if our true identity has been clouded by mistakes or sins, we can change. We can turn around and repent and return to virtue... The Savior's atonement is for you and me. He invites each of us to come unto Him" (Elaine S. Dalton, "Come Let us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord," Ensign, May 2009, 122).

THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE UNASHAMED:

"I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The Decision has been made. I AM A DISCIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST." ~Elder Henry B. Eyring