Good Monday morning! I hope you had the weekend you planned and waited for. Our weekend was lovely, made even more so because our Flynn Grace was confirmed! It was a gorgeous spring day, and we celebrated with the special people in her life. The church was full, the bishop presided over Mass, and the organ was playing our favorite hymns. Flynn was so happy to be filled with the Holy Spirit; she was beaming with joy.
We had just enough time to snap a few pictures before heading to the church.
One on the way into the church...
And Uncle Todd, her Godfather, was even able to get close enough to take this one of her actual Confirmation.
And then, after, with Peyton, her sponsor. Flynn chose to have lunch after Mass at a favorite little restaurant. We gathered with a small group of family and friends to visit, eat, and celebrate. It was a beautiful day.
We didn't take many pictures, and I'm okay with that. The older I get, the more I realize that for me, being present in the moment allows me to create special and vivid memories in my heart that a photograph may not capture.
I do want to remember Madison helping Flynn find, choose, and order her confirmation dress, as well as take her to have it altered. And Rhett and Kyrstin driving up from Maryland to surprise Flynn for her special day. I want to remember the friends and family who chose to spend their Sunday celebrating our daughter, therefore making her day even more special. Celebrating Confirmation completes the sacraments of Initiation in our Catholic faith. For us, these are the three sacraments that are the foundation of a Christian life. And once completed, confirm a person into the Catholic Church.
Flynn's Baptism
Her First Holy Communion
And her Confirmation.
Finally, I want to remember that this day was the first celebration without my beautiful momma present. Here she is at Flynn's First Holy Communion. She was missed, but we knew she was there, and that she was smiling and singing along. Because she was awesome like that.
Have a lovely Monday, my friends. Thank you for visiting! I plan to sit down later today to visit with you. After I put this house back together! We managed to get out the door on time yesterday, but we left a hot mess behind!
Oh! The favors in the photo above came from Etsy. They are wildflower seeds, and everyone loved them!
Billie Jo
Such a sweet favor! I know this was a beautiful confirmation service for Flynn. She looks so pretty and I sure like that you shared her baptism as well as her first Holy communion pictures. She is a very pretty young lady. What a great weekend for you all to celebrate Flynn.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day, indeed. Receiving the Holy Sacraments is special, and we often remember the days with or without pictures. I love the one of your mom and her on Holy Communion. And her long hair! Those old church hymns are beautiful, and I wish they sang more of them today. It's so nice that Flynn had her Confirmation. Sending love on this holy occasion.
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What a special milestone! Congrats and the Lord's blessings over Flynn always. She has become such a lovely young woman. 💗 I have no doubt whatsoever that your sweet Momma was there too. Love the favors too!! What a great idea. Blessings on your week ahead. xo
ReplyDeleteFlynn looks lovely! Glad you had such a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteDid she choose St. Catherine as her patron saint?
ReplyDeleteYes. St. Catherine of Bologna. She is the patron saint of artists, and Flynn loves art!
DeleteI'm glad you had a wonderful weekend. Flynn looks beautiful. I love the three pictures of her through the stages of her big moments. Enjoy your week!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and holy day!! I love her dress. She really does look like you. Thanks for the photos and info!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of a very meaningful day in your daughter, your family, and your faith.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Flynn! She looks so pretty in her dress! I know it was a very special day that y'all will cherish. I love the wildflower seed favor. What a great idea for any occasion!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have the family, both physically and those in spiri,t to witness and share in her day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteHi BillieJo. What a special, holy day for Flynn and your entire family. God bless you all! Thanks for sharing this sacred event with your blogging friends.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is beautiful on her! Congratulations Flynn! What a holy celebration.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Flynn! What a beautiful and special day for you all. Xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Flynn on this truly special day! I enjoyed the pictures and have to say, I loved her footwear. And Billie Jo, I love the new bird graphics on your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on her confirmation and I am glad you enjoyed a nice day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day for everyone...especially for Flynn. I thought of her and how beautiful the weather was for such an important occasion in her life. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day, congratulations to Flynn! It looks like it was a perfect day of family, friends, and making the sweet memory. I know your mom was watching over all and smiling. And you’re absolutely right about photos - sometimes I have to remember to stop myself because I’m missing the moment by trying to capture it on film - having it in our hearts is so much better. Have a wonderful week, thanks for always stopping by to give us a peek into what’s happening in your world. I appreciate you taking the time to post, I always look forward to them!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Flynn! I am so happy for you all. What a gift!
ReplyDeleteYes, I find I am taking less and less pictures now to just soak in the moments. It's so much better. (Doesn't always make for thrilling blog posts though.) I hope this week is wonderful for you.
Flynn is a mini Peyton! Congrats to her and you for getting all your kiddos prepared for their sacraments...a job well done :)
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Flynn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a deeply meaningful and joy-filled day you shared—Flynn’s Confirmation sounds like it was touched by grace in every detail. I could feel the warmth of family, faith, and tradition through your words. The image of the church filled with hymns, the bishop presiding, and your daughter beaming is just beautiful. Thank you for letting us glimpse such a sacred moment. You’re warmly invited to stop by and read my latest post when you find a quiet moment.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Flynn. Beautiful photos and heartwarming post.
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOVE the dress with those sneakers!!! And the rest is also lovely too...
ReplyDeleteBillie Jo, thank you for sharing such a special moment. There is no greater joy than knowing that our children are walking with the Lord :) I have been taking less photos of family events, just because I don't want to miss the actual event! I hope you have a wonderful week!
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