"Child of God"

Probably one of the most wonderful things that ever happen to Cora when she was an infant was her baptism.  I remember it like it was yesterday.  Steve and I had made the decision to go back to Illinios to the Parish that Steve grew up in and that his parents still attend.  The baptizing honors went to Father Don Knuffman, my father in law's cousin and the very priest that had baptized Steve.  We had chosed two wonderful people to be her Godparents (Dave and Donna Goehl) and we were surrounded by friends and family.  But what I remember the most about that day were the words that Father Don spoke of after the baptism.  He said, "Now Cora is a child of God".  I still get goosebumps thinking about it. 

Anyone who has ever met Cora knows that Cora takes the role of being a "Child of God" very seriously.  She has been filled with God's love since the day she was born.  She has been raised in the Church.  She has been taught how to pray and loves to sing gospel songs in the car. 

Now for the most recent events.  Cora had her 1st Holy Communion this past Sunday.  I was very emotional.  It was a little over two years ago when our Deacon had to help me explain to a very frustrated llttle girl the reason why she couldn't take communion yet.  Cora waited and waited and last Sunday was the most beautiful day.  And tears flowed down my face when once again I heard some words of wisdom.  Our priest said to them "By taking the body and blood of Christ you are about to enter into a one on one relationship with Him".  For that is what my sweet girl had been waiting for her whole life.  I would even say she was "starving".  And Sunday.....she was made full.

Between the rehearsal and the actual day our priest thanked the parents several times for bringing them to CCD and for raising them in the Church.  The funny thing is...I wouldn't know my daughter without the Church being a part of her.  I wouldn't know my daughter without Christ's light in her.  She has always been a living, walking, breathing Christian.  Her faith abounds and I feel as though her praying is a direct line to God. 

So I guess I can say one thing for sure.....I am blessed to have this "Child of God". I am thankful that God is giving us help in raising this "Child of God".  She makes me want to be a better person, a better momma and a better Christian.

~Cora's Mom