February 19, 2009
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FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY on the feast of St. Philothea , Alana and family became Orthodox Christians.
Happy 4th Anniversary to my Godchildren, Alana and Tim, Addison, Eli and Gwen!
MAY GOD GRANT YOU ALL MANY YEARS!
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My post from four years ago.
On Saturday February 19th we had the most glorious day! After months of preparation we drove to the other end of the state to meet Alana and her family!! Alana is just as beautiful, godly , sweet funny and smart in person as she is online. He dh is a lovely man and her children are delightful. Our children played beautifully together all day long! My boys were so excited to meet their new God brothers and God sister. I have had a wonderful time preparing and buying all their crosses and new white clothing and presents. It was such a touching day, full of blessings and I am honored and privileged to be the family’s Godmother and to help Alana and Tim raise their children to love, worship and glorify Christ!
Here we all are just after the children’s baptisms and Alana and her dh’s chrismations.
My Goddaughter Gwen in her baptism gown and bonnet.
My Godson! He was just beaming the whole day! That child is full of the love of Christ! He knew something special was happening and just kept looking up and smiling at me like that all during the service! He is a joy and a real little man of God! We bonded instantly! Amazing!
Here he is is about to be immersed in the water 3 times.
Anointing with Holy Oil for the the receiving of the Holy Spirit (Chrismation).
My dh, Fr. C. baptizing Addison (Adam)
Addison (Adam) being baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Look at that face!
Gwenovere (Genevieve) being baptized.
Alana’s dh, Tim being chrismated by Fr. Paul, with Holy Oil for the receiving of the Holy Spirit.
Receiving Holy Communion
My little guys taking it all in prayerfully.
My little Godson Elijah (Elias) receiving
the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.
Gwen and her lovely mommy Alana (Eleni)
Tim and Alana’s family “The Newly Illumined”
Beautiful baby Gwenovere (Genevieve)
my darling and beloved Goddaughter
A happy and joyful little Eli.
A sleeping little angel!
Alana and me with all our children at the end of a beautiful day!
Comments (1)
What a beautiful family and a blessed day!