Baptism...finally!

We FINALLY have a date for baptism! We (Jim, me and Finn's godparents...Becky, John and Kelsie) went to baptism class last week on Tuesday. It was surprisingly informational and I'm glad we went. They talked about the symbolism of baptism and what it means to be baptized, and how the actual baptism will work.

So I called the church the next day (Wednesday) to schedule Finn's baptism and she had to ask the priest about his schedule and said she would call me back. Well, I hadn't heard back by Friday, so I called back and talked to a different lady who didn't know what was going on. Then I forgot to call on Monday (too busy!) but remembered yesterday. She confirmed the time and date.

So, Finn is being baptized on Sunday, June 28 at Holy Cross after the 10am mass. This is a big day for me (well, and Finn, too obviously!). When I was admitted to the hospital in December after my water broke and they told me I was going to deliver...I was sure my baby was going to die. I told anybody who would listen that I wanted him baptized before he died, if it came to that, because I didn't want it to be over looked in the chaos. As it so happened, they were able to stop my labor and baptism wasn't necessary when he was born 10 days later, but even just remembering the place I was at mentally and emotionally makes me sad even now, four and a half months later. I guess I just appreciate Finn being able to be baptized just a little more than I would have, had he been born in April instead. We think he is going to wear Jim's baptism gown, which is pretty special.

On a slightly different note, congratulations to our friends Nicki and Darren! They had a healthy baby boy yesterday (over a week over due)! His name is Dane Lee...I don't know much more than that, but I think mom and baby are doing fine.

My aunt and uncle, Tony and Vickie, stopped by this morning for a nice visit. We hadn't seen them since they visited me in the hospital right before I had Finn so it was nice to catch up. Plus, I can't believe that their oldest, Alyssa, is graduating high school this year! I remember when she was a baby...where does the time go? I'm sure we'll be saying that about Finn before we know it! Thanks for coming to visit and meet Finn!!