Easter Christening

April 8, 2012

Dear Luna,

Happy Christening, Darling!

Truth be told, we weren't planning on having you baptized so soon.

Yet it seemed like God was making it possible for us to have your Easter Christening!

At first, it was difficult finding a Church that was available to hold baptismal rites on Easter Sunday. We were supposed to have it at The Parish of the Holy Sacrifice

in UP or the Parish of Sta.Maria dela Strada along Katipunan. They were fully booked for special christenings. We looked for nearby churches but they either had mass baptisms or were fully booked for special ones.

Finally, we considered St. Peter's Parish which was along Commonwealth Avenue. This Church was big and usually crowded on Sundays. We found out they held special christenings and had a

baptistry outside the main hall . We immediately booked Easter Sunday at 3:30 pm just for you. =)

One other problem was where to get the money to fund the reception. =(

We wanted it to be a real celebration because you are such a blessing to us so we were actually thinking of postponing your baptism just so we can save enough for a nice venue. Unexpectedly, your Papa Ed and I received a blessing and then we found the perfect place for a Princess like

you!

Stacy's (http://www.facebook.com/stacys.resto) had that feel we were looking for. We were able to talk to the owners of the place and they helped us conceptualize an Easter Christening party just for you.

They were to take care of all the preparations and the venue rental was free. In the end, we agreed upon the arrangements and the cost (Don't ask! Let me just say that you are worth it!).

Finally we had cupcake souvenirs for your 20 Ninongs & Ninangs 70 sugar cookie souvenirs for all your guests a large dessert table full of awesome goodies a special personalized banner

and Easter decor for you Easter Christening. We were so excited preparing for your big day!

We weren't able to invite everyone, though because of our limited budget. =( We plan to have them over once you turn a year old, that's a promise!

Anyway, on your big day, you were radiant and wonderful. I was so proud of you!You kept answering the priest while he was administering the rites as if you wanted him to hurry up! Near the end, you gave up convincing him and cried-out of hunger, of course!You're such a characteristically happy baby ,that's the only thing that makes you cry.

At the reception, we were blown away. It was a perfect place for a perfect Easter Christening. Just one look at the dessert table and the personalized banner and I knew we didn't go wrong.

And you were such a star! Everyone wanted to have their picture taken with you!

I left you for two minutes and everyone passed you around for a photo, that's why you eventually fell asleep while I was carrying you!

It was a small celebration with family and friends.We just wanted to celebrate you as best as we could. You really are a blessing to us.

You are now officially a Christian!

Papa Ed and I will pray we would be able to raise you well so you would be a person who trusts the Lord and has a personal relationship with him. We hope your 10 ninongs and 10 ninangs will be good examples to you when you grow up, in their own unique ways. We didn't choose them for their gift-giving capacity, mind you! We chose them for their principles, their concern for you and for their good hearts. Only the best influences for an extra-special baby like you!

You know, one of the many changes in our lives when you came is this renewed desire to re-affirm our faith. We have been worldly for a long time but now that you are here, your Papa and I are striving to be better people, better Christians so we would be living examples of faith to you.

Happy Christening Luna, my love. May God bless you as he has blessed us the moment you came into our lives.

Love,

Mama