A Baptisim
Last Saturday was baptismal day for Penny (Penelope) Ann Cotrell, daughter of Tracy and Robert Cotrell. Her Godfather was Sean Monroe and Godmother was Amber Beauregard, soon to be Amber Rainwater. Penny was quiet for the entire event and very cute in her baptismal gown and cap. Robert held her for 98% of the time, just could not share his six week old daughter.
The event took only about 40 minutes including some remarks from the deacon who talked about having both Tracy and Amber in his classes. He told about an incident during the training Amber received for becoming a Eucharistic minister. At one point Amber found herself up on the altar all by herself. She was confused about what to do and in her embarrassment started to cry. Tracy, seeing Amber's predicament, dressed down the deacon for leaving her up there by herself.
In attendance were: Cheryl, Pat, Phillip, Debbie, Cliff, Betty, Cindy, Neil and Steve, Tracy's old boss from Freeman. There was somebody taking pictures but I do not who he was. Later, we met at Debbie's house for a spaghetti diner followed by cake and ice cream. While there, everyone that wanted to hold the baby got to do so. She slept through most of it.
Karen and Sean had travelled from Knoxville to be part of the ceremony and they stayed with us for two nights. We had a most pleasing two days with them and even, along with Cheryl and Scott, got to play "Pegs and Jokers". It was girls against the guys and the girls won both games played....grrrrr.
The event took only about 40 minutes including some remarks from the deacon who talked about having both Tracy and Amber in his classes. He told about an incident during the training Amber received for becoming a Eucharistic minister. At one point Amber found herself up on the altar all by herself. She was confused about what to do and in her embarrassment started to cry. Tracy, seeing Amber's predicament, dressed down the deacon for leaving her up there by herself.
In attendance were: Cheryl, Pat, Phillip, Debbie, Cliff, Betty, Cindy, Neil and Steve, Tracy's old boss from Freeman. There was somebody taking pictures but I do not who he was. Later, we met at Debbie's house for a spaghetti diner followed by cake and ice cream. While there, everyone that wanted to hold the baby got to do so. She slept through most of it.
Karen and Sean had travelled from Knoxville to be part of the ceremony and they stayed with us for two nights. We had a most pleasing two days with them and even, along with Cheryl and Scott, got to play "Pegs and Jokers". It was girls against the guys and the girls won both games played....grrrrr.
posted by Marcel at
3:26 PM
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As I looked at Penny that day, at the sweet innocence she showed, at the complete dependence on others, my mind drifted to the present position that some hold about partial-birth abortion. It is difficult to understand how someone could support killing any baby that way. To support it must be concience agony because that innocent looks so peacefull, yet, still saying, that innocent life must die.
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Marcel, at 8:57 AM
I am so proud and lucky to be part of a family and extended family that supports each other. It was moving that everyone took time out of their weekend to be there for this important event in Penny's life. This reminds me that her Baptism Certificate came in the mail yesterday with her and Robert's name on it correctly but under the space for mother there was some other person's name. I have to call the parish office. A BIG thank you to Sean and Aunt Karen for coming from so far away. What a loving family!!
Tracy
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Anonymous, at 10:13 AM
I believe the man taking the pictures was Roberts father. I was an enjoyable event. Glad I could be there.
Cheryl
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