Awake: 6:30am Temp 45 Sleep 7+15 Light rain….then partly sunny
overnight @ Nicktown
Gary & Rosemary arrive @ 1:42pm…after a glass of wine and friendly
chatter; we leave for the Foote home @ 2:30. The senior Footes: (Bob &
Diane) + Bob’s sister Marne (who drove in from Cincinnati, Ohio) are
introduced to the proud godparents of Andrew, Gary & Rosemary. Then Kevin
graciously invites them to witness a splendid tourist attraction: his
progress so far on the “Space Pak” air conditioning system upstairs. You
should have heard all of the gasps, the ahs & the wows as those stunned
onlookers just struggled to fine words to show their appreciation for such
artwork of technology. The humble Kevin just stood by & smiled. I knew
just what he was thinking: oh boy, I just hope the thing works!
After that grand showing, it was time to snack on Kathy’s finger
sandwiches ….tasting the individually labeled delights for which she
received many compliments and Melissa’s edible “fish pond” and French
“fish” bread which also received yummy “oohs & ahs.”
In 3 cars, we make our way to Saint Thomas More University Church @ 4:23
for the 5:00pm Mass. Andrew is wide-eyed & alert & seems to know that this
day is special for him…..his Baptism. During the Mass, Father Willy warmly
acknowledges the Kevin and Melissa Foote family several times mentioning
their participation in past Masses, and esp. Matthew’s loud singing which
he encourages. He emphasizes how important godparents are & Baptism is to
our faith. Not even a whimper from Andrew (who was naked save for a white
towel in which he was loosely wrapped) when Father poured the holy water
over his hairy head, and then paraded him up & down each aisle of this
large church, introducing him to the congregation. He was sooo cute,
looking @ all of those strangers with his big eyes. It was truly a sight
to behold! While the congregation recited the prayers of the faithful,
Andrew was taken back to a room where he was dressed in a nice white
outfit plus the white Baptismal stole that his godmother, Rosemary, had
made for him…then he along with his parents, brother and godparents
processed back into church, presenting the gifts at the Offertory. By the
time Andrew came back to our pew he was sound asleep. What a guy!
Afterward, it’s back to the Foote home for wine before dinner, then buffet
style eating of all those favorite foods Melissa & Kathy carefully
arranged.
@ approximately 7:45pm Father Willy paid us a personal visit for the
occasion. With his quick wit & knowledge of many things, the “holy”
entertainment continued for another hr or better. It was a wonderful
occasion!
We drive Gary & Rosemary back to our motorhome where they get into their
auto & head to their home.
High temp=53 Lights out: 10:42pm
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