Amalia was baptized on July 2, 2006 at our church, First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran. Although it seems strange to our human minds to consider our precious 6-day-old daughter a "sinful human being" and in need of salvation, knowing that she is now cleansed of her sin by the grace of God is wonderfully relieving. As much as we want to protect her from the world in so many ways, we recognize that we simply can't as parents, and instead can only rest on God's mercy. That was pretty consoling as she has experienced her first mosquito bite the other day and we know that there are many more everyday "dangers" yet to come. Click here for an overview of our church's teaching baptism, specifically infant baptism.
More facts about her baptism: her godparents are Derek & Karianne Kurth who traveled in from Austin, TX for the celebration. The Kurths are also parents of our beautiful goddaughter, Kaeta Bernice Kurth. Does that make Amalia and Kaeta god-sisters? Amalia's Grandma Deni lovingly made her gorgeous baptismal gown including using fabric from Kaethe's confirmation dress. Tracey Johnson, a member from our church, made her banner. And of course, having friends, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, great-aunts & uncles and even a great-great-great aunt there made the day even more special for all of us.
Click here for more pictures from that day...
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