Samuels dåb // Samuel's baptism

A month before Samuel was to be baptised Samuel and I went to see a friend of mine's little boy be baptised. Samuel was very excited about it, as he knew, he was going to be baptised too. In fact, he was ready for the minister to put water in his hair there and then!

So, needless to say, he was very excited when it was finally "my turn", as he said. so much so, in fact, that he wanted to know when it was his turn, as soon as the service started.

Our good friend and collegue Thomas had come to baptise. He and Duncan had split the service between them. It worked really well, and the service really was special, as one of Samuel's very best friends, Joel, was also going to be baptised.

Here's them hugging before the service:

We were a bit nervous how the two little ones would react, as they have a nag of winding each other up. We hadn't had to worry at all. They behaved so well and took it all very seriously. The only outburst came when they were both presented with a little book of bible stories and prayers, and they happily shouted "Present!"

I was filled with such gratitude during the service. Gratitude that we could stand there as a family with this precious child. That he's well and happy. That I'm getting well too and that we have friends and family surrounding us, encouraging and helping. God is good!

Here's Samuel looking up at Thomas as he prayes after the baptism it self.

After the service we had pictures taken. Samuel had to stick a finger into the baptismal font and try to put a bit of water on his own head :-)

And here's the cake we had made for coffee in the afternoon. Samuel's mad about Postman Pat, and this cake made a huge impression. We still haven't been able to eat the cat.... It is amazing, tho. A girl/woman from our congregation gave Samuel the cake as her present. Very special in deed!

Samuel blev døbt // Samuel's baptism

Here's some more pictures from our day. Samuel enjoyed all of it - opening presents (though he had some questions as to why he didn't get a tractor as Joel did), the cake ("Can't eat Pat, mum") and his visitors. It was a joy observing him and how he thoroughly took pleasure in having his "best" people around him all at once.

Here's the lavish table of presents:

The children from both our party and from Joel's family had fun playing with each other - and Ian :-) Lina caught it on camera.

After lunch in the church we went for a walk - we were so fortunate that the sun was out and shining. It was lovely, and I think everybody enjoyed having a chance to stretch their legs!

Samuel and Andreas plays with leaves in the park.

Lisette and Lasse.