Today Nellie was inducted into the Hall of Catholics. That great hall full of prayer and guilt and rosaries and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today Nellie was baptised.
Nellie wore a knitted layette dress and coat and matching bonnet which were made for me as a baby by my mother's grandmother. Her petticoat and bib were made by my mum this week. Our very good friends Liz and Chris are godparents.
We had such a great day, kicking off with brilliant sunshine, followed by a fantastic mass with Father Bob McGuire, and wrapped up the festivities with a celebratory feast at home with family and friends; basking in the glory that comes with reflection, repletion and wonderous weather.
Everybody contributed to the meal, which included a magnificent lemon layer cake made by my very clever baking friend Georgia, and my variation on the usual pavlova.
Truly a day to count one's blessings.
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