This girl was Confirmed today. It's a Lutheran thing, happens after a couple years of classes, then there's this special ceremony marking graduation.
We went to their church, which is different from our own, and yet the same. We go to an old church in the city, an old stone and stained glass building, gothic cathedral kind of place. Theirs is a contemporary block building with lovely padded chairs and a jumbo tron and a rock band. My sister says it isn't as rowdy every Sunday.
The kids loved it. Julia was dancing in the aisle at one point, red satin skirt spinning, blonde hair flying. The pastor is an old Norwegian though, and the sermon was thoroughly Lutheran. Love each other. Take care of each other. It was a really fun time.
Our niece read a long bible passage, and didn't miss even a single word.
she and maria from a gorgeous green lake summer some years ago
Once upon a time she was a scrappy young squirrel, round cheeks and big brown eyes. When she disagreed with my sister she'd tell her, "My OTHER mother lets me do it." I've heard of imaginary friends, but an imaginary mother? Oh yeah.
here she is beside me holding julia the day she was born
Now she's a dignified teenage person, a young woman, learning to drive, all Confirmed now and all that.
We went back to their house for a feast with the whole family. The kids were crazy excited. A trip to my sister's thrills them as much as a trip to Disney.
Congratulations, Sweetheart. We love you so. love, Aunt Val
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