Yesterday was a blessed day in Brenna's life, as we celebrated her beautiful life and faith through her formal baptism at our church, Christ the King.
Though she was already baptized in the hospital when she was five days old, we really wanted to hold a church ceremony for her and have her godparents, my cousin Steve and my best friend Kristin, present for her baptism.
Deacon Al Laabs, who also baptized Connor, did an absolutely wonderful job presiding over the ceremony and made it very personal for us. He remarked during the ceremony that while all children are such special gifts from God, there are certain ones sent down to us that help us become better witnesses to God and live in God's faith, like Brenna has. I didn't expect to get emotional, but those words meant so much to me, and I was left wiping away tears!
Brenna wore the beautiful little gown and bonnet that I wore 28 years ago :) She looked like such a little angel!
The start of the ceremony...
Extremely unimpressed with the water being poured on her head :)
Godfather Steve lighting the candle
With Deacon Laabs, Godfather Steve and Godmother Kristin
Godparents
My family
Evan's family
Though these past weeks have been so challenging, this beautiful ceremony really left a peace in me that things will get better soon. I was so glad to have that time out while we all celebrated God's presence and blessings in our lives and in Brenna's life.
What a blessed day for your family! God has many blessings awaiting you and I pray a miracle for Brenna's feedings to get a little better and for her pain to go away. Although I don't know you personally (only through your blog) I feel you are a wonderful Mommy to Brenna and Connor. I agree a book is in the making. May the Lord bring you peace with each day that passes and guide the GI Doctors in the right direction! Your little girl has touched so many lives! Hang in there!!!! Cyndi Johnson, Versailles IL
ReplyDeleteGod bless baby Brenna! May the peace you felt during the baptism sustain you while you continue to get your little miss back to her sassy self!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Brenna's special day with us. Nice to see everyone so happy in the pictures.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless Brenna and all of you.
I have been thinking that the children from your old elementary school have or will be heading back to school soon. I hope they remember Brenna and make more cute cards for her. They were so sweet.
Brenna is so beautiful! Seeing her in her baptism gown brought tears to my eyes! What a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteOh, how neat, Courtney. Really special to see the uncle, best friend, and families rallying around you all. What a wonderful day - truly a gift from God! Prayers headed your way. Thanks for taking the time to share this special day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! May God continue to bless Brenna and your family. :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless Brenna! Those pictures brought tears to my eyes! I want to give her a big hug.
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