While I was pregnant, Justin and I thought long and hard about Godparents; if August needed them, what a Godparent really means, and who could possibly fill that roll. After some research on the true definition of a Godparent (basically ones who invest in the spiritual/religious upbringing of the child), it was pretty easy to decide.
Greg and Christina (pictured above with August) are two of the most genuine, loving, and interesting people we have ever had the priveledge of knowing. And even though they are 2,000 miles away, they have already invested in August and loved him in so many ways!
Before August was born (or many soon after?), they sent us a Jesus Storytime Bible, which does an amazing job of translating the bible into short stories that reflect God's love for us and Christ's sacrifice throughout all of time. We have already read through it with him once and will continue to do so throughout his childhood. While we were in town in April, they lavished August with lots of gifts, and most recently they sent August his first "instraument" (Greg is an amazing musician). Here are some pictures of August enjoying his new piano.
A while ago, Justin purchased "an original song" from Greg at a silent auction at a church fundraiser. Instead of a song, Greg wrote some kid prayers for August. Greg, I hope you don't mind me sharing these on here, but they are too good not to.
God, you are in charge of the highs and the lows
You are god of my skin and god of my bones
When I get scared or feel all alone
You are in charge of the highs and the lows
You are God of me whole
God I can't see you but I know you're there
You're in [insert place here] and everywhere (ex: You're in the world; You're in my room, etc.)
And you listen to our prayers
God is big
God is love
God loves me
God has big love for me
Sometimes life is hard
Sometimes life is good
But in everything I should
Seek the lord in all
So help me to trust
To bring my fears to you
And life may still be hard
But I will seek you in it all
We love you guys so much and wish you were closer! Thank you for blessing us and August so much!.
p.s. the pictures are on their way ;)
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