ch|am|ma|co|ca: G is for...

...Godparents

I didn't have a set growing up, but my husband did. And when we decided to have each of our boys Christened in the Episcopal Church, part of that required Godparents. It wasn't a big deal to me. I wasn't baptized until I was old enough to remember it---my brother, sister and I were all baptized once we'd moved 'into town' and I think I was in the first or second (maybe even third!) grade. I remember the pastor asking of each of us and our parents if we would maintain the common life of worship and service that we would grow in grace and in the knowledge of love of God and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Okay, maybe I don't remember the exact verbage, but I remember being up there is a mint green (it was the 90s ok?) dress with lace and frills. And it was a big deal. It cemented some of my small, young faith.

I pray that my boys will grow in their love for our Lord. They are still so young and have so much to learn. Last week, Mason came across the cross Collin was given at his Baptismal service we had back in November. Mason said "I will with God's help." I was so suprised that I think I just stood there and stared at him. "Mason, how did you remember that?" "Oh, you re-mem-ber, Mom! From Collin's Baptism!"

I will with God's help! Sometimes I'm amazed at what your kids can teach you.

Okay, back to godparents! Collin's are Chris's cousin Mike and his lovely wife, Janay. They have Penny who was born a few months before Collin last year and is an absolute doll! While we were in Seattle for our IKEA run, we made a point to stop in and see them for a couple hours. And here are the fun pictures we got of them playing together!

Cousin Mike and Penny "checking Collin out"

Jeannette (Chris's Sister, whom my kids call Czaczi [say "Chaw-chee"] Polish for Auntie) and Cousins Matt and Emilie who happened to be in town awaiting their return flight to Sweden