First Holy Communion

 Gabe has been preparing for this day all year.  Every Wednesday night we would load up in the car and attend his Faith Formation classes.   As Gabriel learned his faith this year, my faith grew.

There were nights we would have all preferred to stay home .  Nights we were tired and didn't want to go out in the snow and cold.   Both Gabriel and I would think of this day when he would receive Holy Communion for the first time and we would encourage one another.  "Come on, Mom.  Let's just go." he would say.  Not wanting to miss his class.

And, these are the moments that as a parent you look at your son on the stage and get a little misty.  Thinking of how proud you are to have gotten to this place.  And, I am so proud of Gabriel.  He is an amazing young man.

Congratulations, Gabriel.  You are growing up and I am proud of you.

I can't wait to see where this life leads you.    God has big plans for you!  A special job just for you.  And, I'm blessed to get to be a part of it.  To guide and lead you and let you go.