Today I was baptized in front of my family, friends, and community
at Legliz St.François de Dezam.
Last week, Pè Makenzie said I had to have a Catholic "Maren" (Godmother) and Catholic "Paren" (Godfather) to be baptized so now I have two marens: Guylene & Gerda, and at least one paren: Jean Remy.
Today I was baptized with water, oil, and light.
I liked all three but the oil was a new feeling and I was so fascinated that I sat still for 30 seconds while Pè Makenzie made the cross on my forehead with oil.
Today I was baptized.
"Jodia, yo te ba m mak BONDYE."
Today I received the mark of God.
I don't know yet where God will lead me.
love Gabriela, God is my strength
Then my guests ate peach kuchen (with papaya for peaches : ) and passion fruit-lime juice. .
. and I took a nap.
(Thanks Josh and Kurt for taking pics and Brian for washing plates & forks and Marylynn for cutting papaya etc. and in general just being wonderful "tontons" and "matants" and Gerda and Jean Remy for being Paren and Maren and explaining the ceremony to my folks. G)
2 comments:
wasn't sure if you are checking for comments or not? WOuld love to see your home and hear more about your day to day life in Haiti. found your blog thru the LIvesay's. I met my husband in Haiti and we lived there for a few years. God bless, Amy
Hi Amy,
Thanks for writing. Send us your email address to greatspirit at fastmail.fm and we'll write you back.
You can also see more pics and videos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattandesther
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=greatspirithaiti
Peace,
Matt and Esther
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