We celebrated Quinlan’s baptism on Sunday, June 25. We have a wonderful pastor who worked with us to create a special and unique liturgy, and she included some of our favorite hymns as part of the worship service. Beaming godparents Tracey and Jim, our families, our church family, and many friends, came together to witness this important event in our, and especially Quinn’s, life. We feel truly, truly blessed. One highlight was the reading of invididual blessings by various members of the congregation, friends, and family. Here it is:
“Blessing of a Newly Birthed Child” by Joyce Rupp (one of Erica’s all-time favorite spiritual writers)
May the miracle of your birth always be a source of joy for you.
May you be blessed by wise, caring people who will guide you and protect you.
May you always keep your openness to wonder and new discoveries.
May you have a healthy body, a keen mind, an adventurous spirit, and a deeply caring heart.
May you be treasured by your family and by all who take care of you.
May you be filled with wonderful dreams and dance through life as a child of the universe.
May you have many friends and be a good friend in return.
May you believe in your goodness and value your self-worth.
May you be aware of the tremendous love that the Creator has for you.
Holy One, we entrust our child into your gracious care. Compassionate One, shelter our beloved daughter throughout her life. Beloved of the Soul, fill our child with a deep sense of your radiant presence. Creator of the Universe, gift our child with the twinkling laughter of the stars. Eternal Parent, our child is your child. Guide and direct us as we nurture our daughter with the qualities she needs to live life to the fullest. Thank you for the wonderful gift of this child. We know we are richly blessed. Amen.
This week included lots of fun events, including visits with friends and buddy Norah’s first birthday party! We also filled the playset sandbox with pea gravel and Declan’s been having a blast in his new space. Quinlan is thrilled with her new ability to turn over (back to front) on her own this week!
Baptism photo
With godparents Uncle Jim and Aunt Tracey, and “god-brother” Luca
Jumping around on the trampoline during Norah’s first birthday party
Quinn and buddy Cash
Helping move the sandbox gravel into the loader with Daddy
Digging away in the new sand-gravel box!
