I am in Ohio this weekend for my nephew’s first communion. It really wasn’t his “first communion,” that happened in The Episcopal Church, where he was baptized. Now, he is going to a Roman Catholic school and participating in the Jesuit parish church, so the need for his first communion. It was good.
\nThere was a reception for family and friends at my brother’s and sister-in-law’s house afterwards. Lots of people. A whole slew of kids below 10 and most below 5. Uncle Bob (that’s me) is not used to being around so many kids for such an extended period of time. I had a lot of fun and the kids were great, but man does all that energy wear one out. As all the parents will say, “We’ve learned to tune it out.” Oh, well, good for that, but I am yet to learn that particular skill.
\nHere comes my nephew down the stairs. He is 3 and about the cutest little guy you could imagine!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I am in Ohio this weekend for my nephew’s first communion. It really wasn’t his “first communion,” that happened in The Episcopal Church, where he was baptized. Now, he is going to a Roman Catholic school and participating in the … Continue reading