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

[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.

[angela-o.livejournal.com]

Yes, in my faith we believe that children reach an age of accountability at 8 and that they're able to understand the implications of baptism. The gift of the Holy Ghost and confirmation also happen at 8.

Thanks for the good thoughts. It went well. :)