Yesterday Wally and I were blessed to hold some special roles in the lives of two young people from our church. We were both asked to be Godparents to 2 year old William . This was such a great honor and watching this sweetheart be tickled by the flowing water as it braised his head was truly uplifting. William was adopted in August by some dear friends of ours. His adoption took place in another country over a period of about 16 months. It is a joy to see him with his loving family every single time and to be witnesses of such a natural love!
I also acted as a Confirmation Mentor to 14 year old Vanessa. This process began in September and was an absolutely rich experience. I learned from her and I think she may have gotten something from me and witnessing her being blessed and confirmed by Bishop Marc yesterday brought me to tears. I felt such reward in being there with her and success from the 14 sessions of preparation we did together. Including creating a dance together.
Vanessa, myself and Ted (our Rector) danced together during the first reading. Ted is also Williams father. So to top of the joyous witnessing of the two sacraments, I got to experience something that I love in a whole other way. I shared this joy with both of them as they also have passion for dance .
Are these all steps within the process of adoption and then parenthood ?? ABSOLUTELY!!!
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