Redeemed

Dear Rose,

Whew! What a weekend we had - April 2-4!

On Friday night, Dad and I took you to your first Wild game. You were entranced by the lights, the people, everything going on. You made it all the way through the second period, then got overwhelmed and tired, so we went home, gave you a bath and rocked you to sleep. I love introducing you to new things and I wonder which ones will eventually excite you and become your passions. Will you want to play hockey when you get older? Dad and I talked about teaching you how to ice skate - what fun that will be!


Grandpa Barry came to visit on Saturday and we went to storytime and you enjoyed it. The theme was about counting - 1, 2, 3. After storytime we went to Cecil's to have a bite to eat. You were not a happy camper there - so we ate quick and came home. Later that day, Grandma Jan and Grandpa Dewey arrived. They were very excited to see you again.

On Sunday morning, we had to get up early to go to our church, Unity Unitarian. It was a big day for you and for us as a family - it was your Dedication. During this service, the church community dedicated itself to us - promising to help us through good times and bad as we raise you. It was an emotional moment for Mama and Dad. Some of our family came to witness this event too - Aunt Sarah, Uncle Joe, Aunt Katie, Grandma Jan and Grandpa Dewey, and Grandma Michelle and Grandpa Barry!
One of the most uplifting moments was when you smiled at both Janne and Rob when they blessed you with the water from the different corners of the world (including some of the water Dad and I brought back from Mexico in September!) and the dirt (that was to remind you of your body and to use it in all the different ways it is intended.) You were also blessed with fire (a candle - a reminder to live passionately) and air and beauty (a yellow rose, to remind you to surround yourself with beauty.) It was a lovely, lovely service. We are so proud of you, Rose and loved introducing you to our church family. The members of our church were delighted to meet you and they look forward to being a meaningful part of your life.

Love, Mama