confirmation

Sam was confirmed last Saturday evening.  It really is overwhelming when you finally come to a point of celebration!  Sam read the second reading during the Mass, Ben was his sponsor, and Isaac served.  It was a wonderful evening with a beautiful Mass and supper with family.  Blessings.

Ben and Sam

Father Rick and Sam following the Mass

Isaac has served a lot over the years and I was happy that he was asked to participate in this Mass.

Bishop Hoeppner celebrated with us.  

We celebrated at our home with supper and then Sam opened gifts.  Grandma Olson gave Sam a beautiful cross and Sam is wearing the cross necklace from Grandma Sherry, Dennis, and us.  There were other thoughtful gifts from aunts, uncles, and cousins.

It was so good to have Ben home with us and very special that he is Sam's sponsor.  Unfortunately for Ben, it was the beginning of a very busy finals week.  Worldly obligations and expectations can weigh us down and are difficult to carry, at times.  But it was clear and obvious that Ben was doing exactly what was right at that time... his presence was a gift to Sam and his family.