Blessed

Waiting for the event to begin...

Our little MG was baptized in Christ this weekend. We had reason to celebrate and sing praises to our God for her life. It was joyous. This morning I've had the wonderful opportunity to sit back and reflect on God's overwhelming blessings in our lives, blessings made completely apparent by an event like this one.

We are blessed by family, who give endlessly and with whole hearts. They love us generously and are sure to encourage us every step of the way (often over the phone!) We are so blessed by family.

We are blessed beyond measure with the greatest of people to support us on this journey of life. Some are near; many are far. But all are close to the heart. We are so blessed by friends.

We are blessed to know our Lord and feel his closeness on days like yesterday. To listen to the cantor at the baptism would have turned the hardest heart toward God, undoubtedly. His song lifted my heart and helped grant me peace. It was beyond lovely.

Thank to the many folks to who traveled to be present. I was fortunate to have an "appetizer" to the weekend, getting to hang with this great gal (check out her awesome pics!) and this one. Then we had the blessed chance to commune with this awesome family and their *adorable* little girls (who I'd love to have as daughter-in-laws someday--gotta keep working on the princes). They were a wonderful lead-up to the baptism, helping to keep us laughing, talking, and enjoying ourselves amidst the busyness of preparing for the event. Thank you, Moss family. We think the world of you!!

The post-baptism party was great fun--we give kudos to our Mimi & Papa who came through in the clutch to make our home beautiful and efficient. Thank you so much. To my beloved, thank you for always being the icing to my cupcake--you complete me in every way. I love you!

Funniest moment of the day was when GG decided to move one of the couches to provide greater flow... only to expose months of crumbs, popcorn kernels, and 7? different colored balls from various toys that had been stuck underneath. lol. You can imagine my momentary humiliation before I had to laugh it off with everyone around. It was pretty funny!! :) Such is life with four children.

A life I wouldn't trade for the world.

Welcome to your journey with God, dear baby girl.

With a full heart,