When Emerson was a few days old (2.5 to be exact), she was transferred to NICU from the newborn nursery with respiratory issues. As you can imagine, I was distraught and scared. I knew that she was where she needed to be, but I felt so helpless. I also knew that there wasn't much I could do for her, but I knew that I could have her baptised. So at about 4 days of age, Emerson was baptized with water from the tap and without fanfare or fuss.
When she was baptized in the hospital, she was wearing a little shirt, hospital blanket and heart monitor. This time we went in style. Here she is in her sweet christening outfit before we left for church.
Auntie Katie, Uncle Tim (Tio Blanco), cousin Claire and cousin Rebekah with Emerson at church before the ceremony started.
Emerson being anointed as part of her baptism. Since she had already had the water over her head, we did not do that part during this ceremony.
All of us after the ceremony. As you can see, Emerson has had enough. She was in desperate need of lunch and a nap, and I was surprised that she wore her bonnet the whole time. We are thankful to our family and friends who were there with us this day as Emerson starts her path to knowing and loving God.
And THANK YOU Miss Angela for the beautiful James Avery cross and necklace. It will be cherished always.
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the path to the dark side opens...
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