Feeling a wee bit stressed

[angela_o]

My younger son's baptism is later this afternoon and I'm trying to make sure that all of the necessities are attended to. Yes, he's been 9 since December and this is generally done at 8, but I was procrastinating and now I know why. Talks (one of which I'm giving), music (which I'm also conducting), food, priesthood holders to conduct the ordinance, paper goods, plates and forks, making sure that all the dress clothes are ready in addition to M's baptismal clothes. There's a very long litany of things to do and/or coordinate. Makes me a little nostalgic for the old days where you got dunked in the nearest body of water and they called it good.

So, think good thoughts for me that things run smoothly this afternoon if you don't mind. :)

Comments

[cookie2697.livejournal.com]

Eek! Good luck!

[michak.livejournal.com]

Ah, the simpler days! Well, I hope that everything goes smoothly and according to the you want it. *hugs*

[muffinkath7.livejournal.com]

Good thoughts. :)

How interesting that kids are older at your Church when baptized. We baptize babies (although they can be older) and then confirm them in their teens.

[tasyfa.livejournal.com]

*crosses fingers and thinks good thoughts* You will be fine, Angela. You have all the organizational skills and natural panache to pull it off no matter what. :-)

[marcolette.livejournal.com]

I hope everything ran smoothly and you had a fabulous day with your family!

[mockingbird39.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear everything went well! I'm sure you pulled it all off beautifully.

My church baptizes later as well, btw. I was 10, and my mother's youngest brother did the dunking. He had just been ordained and I remember having a very vivid fear that he'd think it was funny to hold me under a few extra seconds. He probably would have if he'd thought of it.