We had close association and upbuilding spiritual discussions with many who were fully involved in the Kingdom work, especially the Steele family ​ — Don and Earlene, Dave and Julia, and Si and Martha — ​ who influenced my life very much.
وفي ٢٠ حزيران (‏ يونيو )‏ ١٩٤٨ ،‏ عمَّدني ابي مع آخرين ممن قبلوا الحق ،‏ ومن بينهم بيلي نيكولز وزوجته .‏