Confirmed
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 8:33AM 
On Sunday my daughter Gillian made her Confirmation at our church.
Her and 4 other girls have been going to classes for the past two years to learn more about Lutheran theology, grow closer to God, and closer together.
On Sunday each one of them stood up in front of the church and made a public declaration of their faith to our congregation. I always love this stuff since kids never cease to amaze me. And this time was no different.
Each of these 13 and 14 year olds spoke so eloquently and with such conviction it made me wonder if these kids were really as young and they say they were.
As Gillian went up to the lectern to give her speech I was ready in the first pew to record it with my iPhone. I pressed record several times and for some reason it would not work. I figured there must be a reason I am not supposed to record this so I just set my phone down and listened.
Proud is a word I find myself using often about my kids. Gillian's speech was honest, touching, and really funny. She did a great job and honestly all of them did. I am so proud of her.
I snapped a couple of pictures from church and lunch afterwards. These moments in life pass by so quickly and it's tough to stop and pay attention to it all. But we have to. We must. This is the stuff and the memories that matter. Not work. Not bills.
Being there to support our kids and lift them up are the things that help shape people to want to go out into the world and support others. Lift others up and encourage.
I have always said that my job as a parent is to raise my kids to be functioning members of society. People who will be kind, compassionate, bright, selfless, and confident. So far, I think we have done a pretty good job.
Reader Comments (4)
"Honest, touching, and really funny,"and the apple certainly doesn't fall far from the Ninjafantastic tree! You and Jazz have and continue to do such a remarkable job with your kids!
So proud & honored to know and love you all!!
Kelly K
I love this. Your kids are amazing. Congrats Gil!!
Congrats, George! What a great daughter you have there, and it's obvious where she gets her awesomeness. Thanks for sharing this.
congratulations, gillian! that's awesome. :)