Preparing for a wonderful event!

My Husband and I were asked to be godparents to a little boy!

We really excited! 

The baptism won't be for weeks yet, but I am preparing for it 

now, so that I am sure we have everything! 

I got some cute simple white onesies so that he will be comfortable,

and a nice simple baptism suit... 

we had to figure out what one to buy, thankfully the Mom of my Godson was online

and we chatted and I sent pictures via my phone.

Finding a store out here in NJ that actually carried baptismal outfits was a challenge!

I went to 3 well known department stores and they all said they only get these

for Easter time.... as if babies are only born in early Spring!?! 

Anyway, for the record, it was Sears that had the outfit!

(And I have to take it back, as I did not realize that they did not remove

the 'do not steal' clip that if removed incorrectly will spill ink on the clothes)...

I also got socks and shoes!

I love shopping for godchildren! :)

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Icons, a most *beautiful* blanket, a simple Cross and a silver baptismal Cross for

the baby when he is older are being obtained...and we are using very simple

candles!  The icons, Crosses and candles are all from various

monasteries, so that is fun!

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It's always such an awesome privilege to be a godmother to another child...

to commit to praying for them everyday, to provide what one can in terms of 

spiritual instruction (all my godkids are long distance, 

so we do lots of books and icons), and to be worthy examples in our life

and in our death, both of which we need God's abundant mercy!

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My new godson's patron is St. Luke the Surgeon;

I know that this St. Luke is a very beloved Saint - 

there is a wonderful children's book on him,

and a book for adults too; many online sources speak of him,

including here, here, here and here. 

Elizabeth mentioned that there is a children's one, a small one,

found by P. Press, you can see it here, it's book # 29!

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As some know, years ago I was being the nerdy, geeky librarian that I am,

and am happiest being, and I decided to create a list of all the 

online Akathists I had found and which ones I had digital copies of

that were not online.

St. Luke the Surgeon is one of these whose Akathist I have on my computer but 

that is not found online (at present, as far as I know).

I still get emails requesting this akathist! More than any other Saint's service!

St. Luke is very much loved!

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It is wonderful how our children and godchildren can have

such wonderful Patron Saints to be with them and help them!

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We are so excited and thankful for this upcoming baptism!