July 28: She’s 14 today! I can hardly believe that. Her on the road party theme, “Boho on the Go.” Not as grand as our parties at home of course but I thought still lovely.
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A First Trip Away
Friday, September 16th, 2022
July 24: While Phil and I were bashing around France our first baby was being all grownup and on her first trip with our young people from church. She spent a week in Montana and had the best time. My head (and maybe my heart!) is still spinning that she’s even old enough to be doing this.
(more…)8th Grade Graduation
Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
I back up a bit to May 26: Lily finishes the 8th grade! I’ve never been to a middle school graduation before but there’s a first for everything.
(more…)Confirmation Day
Monday, May 23rd, 2022
May 1: There are few days that give parents greater joy than the days their child is baptized and then the day they are able to make a public confession of their faith for themselves.
Given faith and salvation in her baptism, confirmation day is just another step she takes as she continues to grow in that faith. She marches in the Church Militant, now with the privilege to be strengthened in the battle at His Altar by His Holy body and blood.
We are blessed to call Lily our child but even more blessed to know she is God’s child.
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