This weekend was a very special time for us as a family, as we celebrated Ben's baptism at our church in Kenilworth, during the Harvest service. It was a lovely day, and a great opportunity to say thank you to God for the wonderful gift He's given us in Ben and to join with family and friends in praying for his future. Thanks to everyone who came and shared the day with us. One of Ben's godparents, Kay, was unable to be with us in person as she's living in Ecuador, but we were able to share a beautiful letter she had written to Ben. This is part of her prayer for him:
"Daily, I ask God's richest blessings upon your life.
For your childhood years I pray that laughter and joy will be your constant companions.
That you will know such safety and security in your growing up
And will have that freedom to discover and delight
In all the beauty God has given you in this world."
On Saturday we also had the opportunity to get to know our beautfiul goddaughter Tabitha, who has grown up so much since we last saw her in April. We love the photo below of Ben and his 'God-sister', who he definitely took a shine to!
2 comments:
Wish we could have been there. Ben, may your life always be infused with God's love.
Happy Birthday Mark! We toasted you today atop a flash hotel overlooking the Saigon River and the Mekong Delta today. Thanks for your message, we are certainly seeing and doing loads and having a great time. Ben is looking very cute and smiley and no doubt filling you with joy. You need to email your land address cos its gone AWOL just like the MIA GIs round here! heading up the coast tomorrow, maybe do a bit of Apocalypse Now surfing but without the bombs. Keep having fun Mum & Dad!
Love from MJ & CJ
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