I've Been Washed!

Today I was baptized. It was amazing! The event started off at my church this morning where each of the eight people getting baptized gave their testimony (faith story). After we each gave our testimony our pastor prayed for all of us and we were congratulated by almost every person in church. Once the service was done, we all headed over to Pettibone Park, which is by the Mississippi. Food was served, frisbees were thrown, volleyballs passed around, and good conversations were had until it was time to begin baptizing. One by one we got into the river, each surrounded by close loved ones, and we were dipped into the water while being blessed by our pastor. It was such a cool experience!! I will remember this for the rests of my life. When I got back to my aparment I started thinking about music and what song would be cool to summarize today's events. The song that instantly popped in my head was "Benjamin" by Sanctus Real from their "Face of Love" album. It doesn't talk about baptism, but it is such a beautiful song that talks about seeing each other on the other side. Everytime I hear it a sense of calm comes over me. I felt that same calm once I was baptized today. Now, more than ever, "the other side" is real and attainable to me.