Two Sundays ago we baptized Madeline Elizabeth at our church's Sunday worship service. In keeping with our family's tradition, Madeline wore the same gown that her sister, Mama, Aunt Caroline and Uncle Kevin all wore when they were baptized. She looked angelic.
At service, our family together presented Madeline for her baptism. And even though she'd entirely missed her morning nap, Madeline was her sweet, cheery self. She waited patiently as new members were received into our congregation and as another little baby was baptized. She didn't cry when Pastor Pete held her or when he sprinkled the water on her little head. But just in case, Kathleen loudly reminded her, "Quiet, Baby Madeline!" in the middle of Pastor Pete's closing prayer.
Madeline's baptism provided us with two beautiful opportunities. Not only were we able to publicly dedicate Madeline to God, but we were also able to teach Kathleen about baptism.
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It is a joy to watch Kathleen grow in knowledge of the Lord (even as limited as that knowledge is right now)! We pray that both our girls will one day declare their own faith in the Lord and that they will grow to be faithful, godly women.
We were delighted that Nan and Grandpa O'Connor could be with us for Madeline's special day. We know that her godparents, John and Marie, would have loved to be here, too, but Hawaii is a long way from North Carolina and even farther from Afghanistan. We are grateful that they and so many other friends and family have kept and will keep our little girls in their prayers. And we are certainly grateful that prayer knows no distance!
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What a special time for your family! Isn't nice to have a family gown? The one that Sophie wore was 50 years old, and all the Cook girls have worn it (9 I believe)! Congratulations!
Oh! That video of Kathleen is precious!
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