Since September we have been discussing how and where to have Emersyn baptized. As a military family these events are often challenging to arrange. Our first hurdle the godparents. We knew that we wanted Rob and Lora Beth to be the godparents, only one problem...they're stationed in Alaska! Our second hurdle was finding a chaplain that could perform the service. Tracen Petaluma has two chaplains both southern baptists and unable to perform a baptism on infants. Luckily we were able to get in touch with the pacific area chaplain, Chaplain Mark Smith. The third hurdle...finding a place to have the baptism. The chapel on base was in use during the times the chaplain was available, so we decided to meet in Alameda in the 9-11 prayer room. The final hurdle...having all of our family there at the same time as the godparents! This unfortunately was the impossible feat, and one of the sacrifices we make as a military family. We were so happy to have Anne and Levi be there as our family and "congregation". As I looked around the room I could only smile. We were surrounded by the coast guard, our friends, family, and 5 beautiful little people. All the elements of our life combined into one special moment. It was the perfect day.
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