Baptism Sunday

The church held a baptism a few weeks ago, and Brynn wanted to participate. She asked us last year, but we felt that as a 5 year old, she was not ready to fully understand what the significance was.
This year, after several conversations, and talking about it a great deal, Rich and I decided that she was ready. She was excited, and happy to talk about it with anyone that asked (or didn't).
We decided to give her a "big-kid" bible as a gift. I wasn't sure about the purple, but apparently she liked it!!
One of the greatest parts for Rich and I was that her Uncle Billy got to do the baptism, and he allowed Rich to be in the water with her as well. It was really special for us that she could do it this way. There is something so great about being supported by family in moments like these in our lives. We couldn't ask for more support, and a better family to share these seasons with.


Afterwards, we had a celebration at our home for both Brynn and her cousin Lola. It was a time for people to come and celebrate with them, and congratulate them, in a more personal and intimate way.

Family and friends were there to share a meal, a yummy cake courtesy of sis-in-law, and some time with the girls. The weather was perfect for people to be outside (thank goodness, since our house would have been tight with all the guests), and Rich and Billy had a chance to talk to everyone about how special of a day this was for them, and their girls.

Brynn is an amazing, insightful daughter, and we are very proud of her for the choices that she has made so far for Jesus. We know that she is young, and has a lot to learn, but we also know that God has entrusted her to us, for a short time to teach and instruct. Parenting is a form of stewardship, and although that is hard to wrap my muddled human mind around, I know that its true. It makes the journey of being a parent harder, and easier at the same time.