Our sweet and precious Daniel had a special date with God this past Sunday. We brought him before our Lord for his baptism. It was a beautiful service. Daniel was absolutely precious. He loved looking around at the congregation, did not cry at all when he was baptized, and looked as handsome as ever. What a special occasion! Not only for us as parents, but for him, and also for the Lord. Preacher Paul's sermon was about the importance of baptism and how it isn't just a symbol. What a holy sacrament and covenant with the Lord! As parents we were asked to bring him up in a Christian home, to nurture him in his faith, and to support him in his walk with God. The church family was also asked to do the same. It is indeed a task, but one I will go to my grave striving to do. I am humbly aware that David and Daniel are only mine for a little while. My job in life is to teach them about our Lord and Savior. May God give me the guidance to do so, not just with my words, but also with my actions.
Daniel was surrounded not only by his church family, but also with 30+ family and friends! We were overwhelmed with gratefulness! He was also baptized with Holy Water. Matt brought back water from the Jordan River when he was visiting back in his Navy days. David and Daniel (and other family members) have now been baptized with this water. The day was beautiful indeed! A little chilly, but very special!
And here is our little man...
