We baptized Baby Lee last Sunday. By we I mean one Lutheran minister and the religious consortium that is now my family, including Lutherans, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, a Baptist, a Humanist, a few Jewish friends who showed up and one resigned Catholic.
Baby Lee didn’t care. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen an infant so unflappable. Through the pre-baptism photo session, the long church service and the even longer luncheon that followed, he never made a complaint. He was passed around, bounced, kissed and had children stick their noses in his face. I think he flinched once. Obviously the child knows already: This is my family. Resistance is futile.
We gathered at my house after the baptism for lunch. It was no less chaotic than usual, what with the five grandkids and two little friends running around, up the stairs, down the stairs, indoors and out. At one point I saw Toddler Bret, who is normally restricted to a sippy cup, walking across the porch with a glass of pink lemonade. It was a plastic glass. I turned and walked away.
And God said, “Truly I say unto you: it’s all good.”
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Beautiful post.I also love having my family all around.God Bless.
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Many thanks for stopping by. I took a look at your blog as well. We could be kindred souls.
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I’m glad to see so many “cousins”. I loved my cousins and still do today. They will have so many fond memories of your house and you. What a beautiful family you have Judea of Groveland! Blessed be your family!
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