Dear Emilia-
Today was a very special day. It is Easter Sunday, and also your baptism. We got up early to get you ready; you wore the same dress that Grandma K had made for my baptism. You also wore the bonnet that Grandma C brought back from Thailand. When we got to the church, your Godparents, Teri and Diane brought you a special present from Teri’s mom – a beautiful cross for you to wear on your special day. You were very excited about the kite that they were waving during the ceremony and were happy to look around the church most of the time.
Here you are with your Godparents:
And here you are with us and your grandparents:
Here is you being baptized:
You were surprised by the cold water, but quickly forgot about it and were happy to celebrate. We told the Vicar, Aron, that you liked baths, so he was surprised when you let out a loud wail! Then, Teri and Diane received your light.
Afterwards, we went to Grandma K’s for brunch to celebrate. You were full of smiles again! Teri and Diane gave you a glass window of beach glass butterflies to remind you of the importance of transformation. The beach glass is transformed by the sea, the caterpillar by emergence from the cocoon, and you by God’s love.
Although you may not remember this day when you get older, we hope that you remember the love that surrounds you always.
