Baptism

Last week at church, we ran into our 'Family Deacon' Deacon Lee and his lovely wife, Alice. They are wonderful people who guided Jimmy and I through the RCIA process at St. Vincent Ferrer in 2006. Deacon Lee also baptized Madi and renewed our wedding vows, so we had our hearts set on him baptizing Daniel. Deacon Lee quickly pulled out his calendar and wanted to get Daniel baptized right away--like less than a week away! He made sure the church was cleared for us on Saturday, and we expedited his baptism. Given his medical issues and latest accident, we felt it was the best idea.

Among a small gathering of family and close friends, Deacon Lee baptized Daniel and it was such a special service. Deacon Lee used a 'special reserve' of Holy Water that he uses only for family and close friends. It was Holy Water from the Jordan River in Israel--the same body of water that Jesus himself was baptized in. It brought tears to my eyes that Daniel should be blessed in such an extra special way. Despite a couple of long nights at the hospital and an obvious fear of water, he handled the baptism beautifully, as if he knew what it was all about.

We chose Aunt Sheila and Uncle David as Daniel's Godparents. When cousin Murphy found out, he excitedly asked his Mom, "Does that make me the Godbrother???!!!". It is nice to know that Daniel has an entire Godfamily to guide him:)