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 Christopher called just as Dan and I were headed out skiing with a hilarious baptism story.

Carlos a Kansas State student, was introduced to the church through his friend John 

(I actually don't remember John's real name) and Chris has been teaching him. 

He accepted baptism before Christmas, but was a little nervous about his family's reaction

when he went home for the break. 

As it turned out, they weren't thrilled, but Carlos came back firm in his decision. 

Chris and his companion were getting everything ready for the socially distanced baptism.

While a sister missionary played prelude music in the Relief Society room,
Chris and his companion set up video feed so branch members could watch 

the short program and baptism from a separate room. 

Two other sister missionaries were "guarding the font" (Chris' words),
while Carlos and John changed into their white clothes.

Suddenly one of those sisters runs into the room and whispers to Chris, "Code Red!"
As they run back to the font area, she tells Chris that as they were standing 

outside the closed font doors, they heard splashing water. 

Carlos and his friend didn't realize that once they were dressed, 

they were to sit in the chairs for the opening prayer, song and a short talk.

Instead they went straight into the font and were standing in the water ready to go.
Chris dashed to find two more dry jumpsuits, but John didn't have an extra pair of underwear.

The Branch Mission Leader called an audible saying, Let's just do it. 
They skipped the program and baptized Carlos without additional fanfare.

Chris said John had been practicing. He nailed the prayer and the dunk.

It's so fun hearing a story first-hand and seeing his big smile while he tells it!

He's so happy!

Not so happy was me skiing today. 

My brain and body are tired from working on my new skills.

The sky was gray and the slopes were icy.

We only took a few runs and then I went back to the condo for a nap.

And I don't feel bad about that at all.

New glasses have arrived at home!