This happy little girl was baptized at our new church yesterday. I really wish that our faraway friends and extended family had been able to attend since it was rather special. George and I were a little worried that Lili might turn into a wriggly monster up in front of the church. She was starting to get antsy and was lunging toward the table behind me that was set with hand bells as we responded to the baptismal vows, but when I handed her to the minister, Dr. McCummons, her two favorite fingers went into her mouth and she watched his face intently as he spoke about why it was such a special day for her. Before she was "sprinkled" she reached out her little hand and had a good splash in the baptismal font. Emma and Sophie who stood right by our sides were delighted.
Finally she took a walk down the aisle and back in Dr. McCummons's arms and didn't make a peep. She seemed to be impressed with the fact that she had so many admiring faces watching her. And as she took that trip down the aisle, I couldn't help but notice that a beautiful silent snow had begun to fall outside the enormous windows on either side of the sanctuary. Emma noticed as well. Later she remarked that it was nice of God to send that sign during Lil's baptism.
"Let the little children come unto Me, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." -- Luke 18:16
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Wonderful!
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