Welcome to the Body of Christ, Thomas Kemp!
(I did not make that cake. It was almost too pretty to eat!)
My sweet boy, my heart, may your baptism be the beginning of a beautiful journey of faith. A glorious hope was written on your heart today; the mystery of Christ, a precious gift and a mark of faith was bestowed upon you. As you grow, I pray you’ll catch glimpses of God’s love, His understanding, His wisdom, and God’s unwavering faith in you and in all that you have to offer the world. I pray, too, that I can be the kind of mother who not only brings you to church and raises you up in the faith, but someone who brings you to Christ by being more like Christ. When you gaze into my eyes, may you see something of Jesus in me. When I speak, may you hear the tone of His voice. When I give you all my love, may you know that God loved you first.
I love you, Thomas. It was wonderful to witness you join God’s big, happy family.
LOVE the family photo!! Christmas card worthy – especially the way that you and Dave are both looking at Thomas!
Aw, so sweet! I love the mussed hair!
That cake is AMAZING.
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Wow! Thomas has awesome hair. You have such a beautiful family, Kate. Congratulations to sweet Thomas and welcome to God’s family!
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Kate, I loved seeing your sweet family this weekend and finally getting to meet Thomas. Congratulations on his baptism. He is so blessed to have you for a mom–You will do a fantastic job leading him to Christ. You are a huge inspiration as a mom, and I admire all of your hard work!!
Love,
Allison
ps–where did you get that cake? It’s amazing!
Congratulations to you and your whole family! What a beautiful love letter you have written here. I’m sure he will treasure it always. I wish I had your gift for words. That cake is gorgeous… reminds me of a Tiffany hatbox. Although my daughter was curious as to how you’d cut it with the bow on top. And your little man does have awesome hair!
P.S. I posted the story behind Cupcake’s gown.
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My guesses for the girl saints: Saint Claire of Assisi, Ste Thérèse de Lisieux (the Little Rose), St. Margaret of Scotland.
Thomas: Thomas Aquinas and Thomas à Kempis
Baptism Quotes – Baptism is after conversion and not a saving ordinance, however an external indication of an inward work. Baptism is not elective for the believer, but a command of our Lord to be followed. Just before Jesus came back to paradise, He instructed His supporters to preach the gospel to all individuals and to baptize christians. Baptism is a sign to everyone watching that he or she has accepted Jesus as Savior and which he/she plans to live to please Him and obey Jesus. Everyone who is sorry for their sins, repents, and believes in Christ as Savior ought to be baptized. There isn’t any age limit for baptism. Comprehends what baptism signifies and when a person is stored, they ought to be baptized. As quoted from the Holy Bible.