“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4
Ashes to beauty. It is hard for me to put into words all that my Hannah’s baptism meant to me. It is especially hard because I’ve been sick all weekend, feeling lightheaded, very much “out of it,” and wanting to sleep it all away. I hate (for my own self) that I was not able to enjoy this weekend more with Hannah. But, I wanted to go ahead with it because all the plans were made and she had waited most of the summer already!
As a mother who has experienced much failure, especially in regards to this strong-willed, oldest child of mine, today was a gift of grace. A gift of redemption. A gift of joy for this often weary, very broken momma’s life. And I could not be more grateful.
I do not mean to get into the theological implications of baptism…I know today was not the day of Hannah’s salvation. We have talked about that several times in our household! 🙂 However, for me…just like baptism is a picture of our death and new life in Christ, today was a picture for me…that God can redeem the broken moments. God can take my messed up parenting and still bring glory to His name! God can take all my mistakes and still create a beautiful child whose heart is His.
We had a nice day planned including lunch with family and cousins!! My children were all so excited to have most of their cousins here to play with today!! (side note: why don’t I have them over more often??) David did most of the hard work Saturday while I was in bed. all.day.long. He cleaned the house, grocery shopped, played with the kids, cleaned some more, had them get baths, prepared food and such for Sunday…wow. What a mighty good man I’ve got!
God’s blessings truly abound…
a wonderful husband
3 beautiful children
a church we love (church means the people!! smile)
yummy cupcakes we ordered from a sweet bakery down the street
many cousins to play with for hours!
both sets of Hannah’s grandparents sharing in this special day! (along with many of her aunts, uncles and cousins!)
worship
sweet friends to talk with over dinner
sweet memories and making new ones
redemption
the gift of baptism – its meaning, its importance, its new meaning in my own life
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Hopped over from Ann’s…the angels rejoice…nothing brings a parent more joy than a child surrendering to the Loving arms of Abba Father.
Blessings~
Your daughter is beautiful, and I know you’re so proud of her! Congrats and blessings to your entire family!
Hi! I’m stopping by from Ann’s! Hope you have a great week!
Thats wonderful my son got baptized sunday and it was wonderful. God bless your daughter!
It sounds like you had a fabulous day despite the fact that you couldn’t fully participate.
I am glad that your strong-willed child gave you such a special moment.
What a fantastic blessing! I’m sorry you didn’t feel well, but I’m glad the day went well. 🙂