Temple Baptism Negotiations

I was excited on Sunday when I learned that the youth from the 8th ward had a Baptismal assignment at the temple tonight.  I really have felt like Jack needs to go.  He has always had a conflict or has just not wanted to go in the past.  I thought today was going to be different but the when I reminded him after school he was not happy about it.  I tried to share my feelings about the temple with him but he was not having any.  Finally, when I was at a loss and didn't want to talk about it longer I let it go and Jack then came at me with some negotiation tactics.  He said if I would have offered him a blizzard at the DQ he would go.  I told him it was a done deal and we would go.  He got ready and I got him there. We forgot his recommend at home so we made the drive home and back and tried again. He went in and I heard he was a bit nervous but then came out with the biggest smile. Great.  I had run up and done some initiatory work but got to go and sit in the baptistry while they were finishing up.  I got to go in and do the confirmations with him.  That was a special moment for me and I was so grateful that we were finally able to get him over that hurdle. If I would have thought about negotiating with a blizzard I would have done it a while ago.  Of course if it was my idea he would have probably rejected it without a second thought. Because it was his thought it was a much easier negotiation.  Very grateful we were both able to go and serve in the temple tonight.