Jonathan's first communion was yesterday afternoon and it was... beautiful. I was really surprised at how intensely moved I was as my oldest received the Body of Christ. It was like, for once, my mind, emotions, senses and soul were all aligned for a few brief moments and I could feel the eternalness (not a real word, I know) of the sacrament and it was palpable. Christ truly was present. Eric and I both had tears falling down our cheeks and I'm sure it is a day that none of us will ever forget. It seems like Jonathan aged about 10 years in the span of 5 minutes and that he will never be a little kid again. But, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
By the way, after Jonathan received the Eucharist Eric asked me for a tissue to wipe his eyes, but I was all out, so I handed him the next best thing I had - a spit up cloth.
"Is it clean?" he asked.
"Probably not," I replied.
The intensely spiritual moment was over and we were back to the reality of this amusing but imperfect world.
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This morning Jonathan was so excited to receive his "Second Eucharist". It was too cute!
Parenthood truly is a blessing that I in no way deserve. God is good!
By the way, after Jonathan received the Eucharist Eric asked me for a tissue to wipe his eyes, but I was all out, so I handed him the next best thing I had - a spit up cloth.
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Congratulations to Jonathan..and to you and Eric for that matter! I can only imagine the joy you must have felt! God is so good!
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