God-Parents!!

Well, It is official!! We are the proud God-Parents of little Riley Papera!! How beautiful she was all dressed up in her formal baptismal gown. The ceremony was lovely and there where many family and friends in attendance. It's always wonderful to see such an outpouring of love on such a memorable day in a young ones life. Lenny and I pray that we will be the best God-Parents that we can possibly be.

And the LORD spoke to Moses saying,
"Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them:

The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.'"
Numbers 6:22-26


This is my prayer for this little one.

These six things I ask my Father this child. Bless her. Keep her; keep her safe, keep her in Your arms, keep her as Your own. Shine Your face upon her; Father, let her reflect You. Be gracious to her; that includes Your mercy and compassion. Father, Your countenance will let her have Your appearance, others will look at her and see You. Peace, meaning harmony, tranquility, or serenity. Let this be our prayer.. that this little girl, Your little one who you have bestowed to us as a gift, will walk with you always. Thank you, Father for trusting her to us.



Me holding baby Riley

Rachel, John, Evan, Deana, Lenny, and baby Riley