The Baptism of my first Grandson!

 Three generations that have worn this gown.

 The beautiful family with Bubbles.

Four generations.  Pastor Tim shared that often in the Bible, God uses families to spread the Gospel.  He shared that he thought it was neat that four generations were at this baptism showing this example.

 I love that Atticus got his little, darling, foot out.

Our family

We usually sit on the right side of the church on the third pew. Because of the baptism we sat with all the family on the left side.  We did ask Pastor Tim if he could handle seeing us sit on the 'other' side.  He was teasingly unsure.  We were able to get some photos on the down low.  The is always an elder that stands up with family.  Carl got that honor.  I would call him by his grandfather name but we have not idea what that is?!?

During the baptism when Pastor Tim was talking to John and Marisa, Atticus began cooing at him.  It made Tim pause and smile.  Very precious.

 Pastor Tim always kisses the babies after they are baptized.

Marisa's family

It was a beautiful service.  I hope to often remind Atticus of the faith of his parents in bringing him to be baptized.  It is our prayer that Atticus doesn't know a day that Jesus isn't his Lord and Saviour.

A wonderful legacy

Atticus was baptized on June 24th.  It was beautiful.  He wore the same gown that 3 of my 4 brother's wore and so did I.  My brother, Charles, didn't wear it because he and I were baptized at the same time.  Andrew, Kaitlin and John wore it and now we are onto the next generation.

My sweet mama made this gown by hand.  She made it for my oldest brother.  If he were living he would have been 61 on June 21st.  The gown has no buttons, Mother used little gold safety pins to hold it together.  That is what we still use.

I felt like my mother as I ironed the gown and the slip.  I so wished she were still living so I could have asked her if she ever dreamed that her great-grandson would one day be wearing the gown she made.  She would have loved seeing Atticus in the gown as he got baptized.  What a wonderful tradition she left us.  There are several things of my mother's that I let get away from me during her estate sale.  Instead of being sad I try to remember all that we do have, like this gown and the story behind it.