Big Day for B

Part of the joy of being a third grader in the Methodist Church is the long standing tradition of getting your Bible during the year. Brendan was able to reap this benefit this past Sunday.

To start the day at church, he was able to acolyte for only the second time. He cautiously stepped to the front of the church, carrying the light for the candles. Beaming, he looked at me the moment he was done, showing elation at his success.

However, I think I was caught emotionally offguard on Sunday as I watched him get called up to receive his Bible. Brendan sauntered to the front of the room, so obviously proud of his being old enough to receive this honor. I sat there watching him look so grown up in the front of the church, and I wondered where all the time is flying to? He is eight already and maturing at insane rates. Tears filled my eyes and threatened to slide down my face as I watched. (However, I did keep my composure.)

So, as he was called up, the pastor gave each child their book.

Then, she challenged each of them to look up a Bible verse in their brand new Bible.
Here is Brendan enjoying the success of his find!

It was a great day for Brendan, and a day that I reveled in his maturity! (Chalk up another victory for mom. I held in my tears and retained dignity for at least another day.)