. . . . . . .Transformations: Physical and Spiritual

We had 2 major events in our family this weekend. First, my sweet Lindi was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! It was a wonderful occasion and she is a wonderful girl! As part of her baptismal service, she was also confirmed a member of the Church through a special blessing. She was blessed with great things and I believe this is the start of a spiritual transformation for this already sweet, special little lady! Love you, Lindi girl! :)

Lindi preparing for her baptism, dressed in white with her dad, who had the honor of baptizing her!

Afterwards, we had a family gathering in honor of our Lindi. :) So many of our loved ones came to our home and celebrated this special day. It was wonderful to spend time with them! Enjoy the pics below!

Second, the "first anniversary" of my diagnosis was also a big event, though I am grateful it was on the same day as Lindi's baptism, because it became a wonderful celebration, when it could have been a difficult reflection. Somewhat in honor of the event, I had a physical transformation, as my dear friend, Becky Sevy, helped me change my look by cutting off my hair!

"Before" the cut. You can see the length of my new hair vs my "old" hair.
Albeit staged for this purpose, I actually walked by mirrors a few times and found all my little hairs sticking out everywhere. Definitely time for a change!

My "regrowth" hair from when they shaved my head for surgeries, was really starting to get in the way, so my friend Melanie Taylor encouraged me to be bold, crazy and do something I wouldn't otherwise have done...cut it all off! So, I did it! For me, this was a big step. I have spent the last year using the hair I had left to cover up the funny little hairs growing back in, but now all my hair is the same length and it feels healthier and better than before. I love it! :)

Truly, it feels like a fresh start for me, a new "year", a new look and more energy than I have had in ages. Life is so good! Enjoy the fun photos!

Me, Lindi and Tolan on Lindi's special day!

Me and Melissa, I chopped my hair, she dyed hers dark. Fun changes!

Aunt Celia Brown and Rheanna getting some treats.

Martin Merx, Tolan's cousin. I think he wants to be Superman. He could, too, he'd be perfect! :)

A four generation picture with me, my kids, my mom and my grandparents Ketchum. I love this picture and will cherish it forever! I am so glad they were there for Lindi's big day!

Grandma Brown, uncle Dave, Grandpa Orgill and the cousins waiting for the food!

Lindi and the new scriptures she received as a gift from Grandma and Grandpa Brown.

Our dear friend, Debbie and Brandon Rhoads, hanging out and enjoying the "after" party. :) Brandon is so funny, he should have his own blog! We love them so much!

Debbie and sweet little Paige! So fun to have our friends there to celebrate with us!

Me and my dad. My smile isn't all the way back, nor is my eye and face, but I am looking more like him (again) every day! Yeah!