Anyway yesterday started the season of Advent. Every year I always look forward to this season of preparation especially the lighting of the Advent wreath. Back when we used to go to the Presbyterian church I barely remember that the children of the church got to come forward as our pastor lit the candles. When we started going to Wappinger UMC the candles were lit by different families during the season. As the years progressed and our numbers dwindled it was the faithful remnant that lit the candles each week.
So imagine my surprise that in our new church home Jenn & I were asked to light the 1st candle. I mean honestly our new church family I never imagined that they would have us new comers start off the season of advent. But lo and behold we were asked and we did.
There were some kinks, we didn't get the reading until about 15 minutes before our service started, and Anastasia couldn't decide whether or not she wanted to come up or not (she didn't but was a good girl alone in the pew), but all in all it was a nice experience. And maybe now people will actually know my name instead of being called Jenn's sister or Anastasia's mom lol.
