Grateful Fast Sunday XXXXXI

 Our Family before BLP's baptism outside our church building.

BLP before her baptism with her Aunt S. and Cousin K.

BLP before her baptism with her Uncle M.

 BLP with her Dad, who performed the baptism.  

(This is the best picture of the two of them but the flash nullified putting it in front of Christ's picture!)

 I feel like I am setting a trend.  This post is about a week and a half late and I have been pretty consistent in posting late.  As always, I have a myriad of excuses.  This time it is because my sister and her son were visiting us.  JTP’s brother was here for a few days as well.  We went to the Masai Mara with them and a variety of other places.  I hope to post about their trip sometime this week.  Needless to say, we have had a very busy two + weeks.  Being busy does not make me ungrateful.  It does make me lake in expressing it, though. This month I am grateful for the following:

1. That BLP chose to be baptized.  This is an important step for her.  At eight years old, we believe that children reach the age of accountability.  This means that they are old enough and mature enough to understand baptism and be accountable for their choices.  We discussed it with BLP and she felt like she was ready.  I am super proud of her decision and what a wonderful girl she is.

2.  That my sister, her son and JTP’s brother were able to be here for BLP’s baptism.  With family so far away, it was nice to be able to schedule it when we could have representatives from each of our families.

3.  The great summer (or winter here in Kenya) that we have had.  We were able to go to Disney World, see my sister’s wedding, go to the Masai Mara, and relax at home some as well.  All of it came to an end today when the big kids started school.  I am also looking forward to a great school year and am equally grateful for the order that school brings to our lives.