We wanted to get our precious Nathan something different and special for his Christening present. We decided on a chair. It has two struts across the back, the top one has his name, the second one has his Christening date - 20.02.2005. Yes, tomorrow is his Christening and his first big public occasion.
The chair has a rush seat and underneath the seat is a wooden plaque stating that the chair is for him from his Nanjay and Grandy.
He came to see us today and tried his present for the first time. He took to it straight away:-
Now that the lovely cards Amy ( link to her journal on the left) made for me have been given I can share a picture of them on here with all of you. They are side by side:-
I shall not be able to attend the Christening tomorrow or the big party afterwards as some of you already know. I shall be sitting here alone whilst the rest of the family sees him welcomed into God's family and celebrate with each other. Tomorrow is going to be a very hard day for me indeed as you can imagine. My love for this wonderful little boy is so strong but it has not been strong enough to overcome my problems. However, my love will be there.
Nathan gave me a present today. He is not quite yet eight months old but I was holding him on my lap when he suddenly looked very hard at me, said "aaahhhh" reached out his arms, put them around my neck and snuggled his face into my neck. He stayed like that for several minutes as though he knew my heart was breaking over tomorrow. God does compensate us in other ways.
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Will be thinking of you tomorrow, and praying for you today. Love the pictures. This little guy is adorable. Big hugs, hon. *Barb*
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Yes Jeannette God does compensate in other ways. I know that Nathan can feel the love you have for him. Your love will be there with Nathan tomorrow. You are a wonderful Grandmother! The chair is lovely and so are the cards. God Bless You My Friend:)
I glad you like the cards!!!
Nathan's chair looks really cool...I want one!
I know it will be hard tomorrow but you would have been there if you could....nothing can take away that you are his nan and he will love you just as much. I was christened and I obviously dont remeber a thing about it! Dont worry too much pet...
Take care, love Amy xxx
J., Nathan is such a darling in his chair! Look at his smile! He is getting so big! I am so glad you had that special snuggle with him, honey! Amy does make wonderful cards, doesn't she?! My heart goes out to you, hon, and I am so sorry you couldn't make the christening. Nathan does know that you are his special grandma, though, I just know he does!! He is a doll!!!! xox
What a cutie he is and such a big boy in his new chair.
Amy ... great job on the cards!
*** Coy ***
What a cute little guy so big in his new chair. God is wonderful and knows what we each need. I will be praying for you and your family God bless my friend Kelley
Happy Christening Nathan! -Krissy
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What a cutie! He looks wise beyond his years..I'm sure you'll be there in spirit ;)
~Vernae~
HE'S SO CUTE AND LOOKS PRECIOUS IN THE CHAIR. I LOVE THE CARDS.
That chair is a wonderful thing for him to have, especially with his name on. It'll give him such a sense of belonging and security - a real inspiration. I'm sure it'll be a lovely day tomorrow. And, even if you're not able to be there, you are still very much part of it - and always will be. Nathan knows that.
David.
Aw, such a shame that you have to miss the christening Jeannette - but you will no doubt see them afterwards and enjoy the celebrations then. He's such a big boy - hard to belive he's only eight months old!
Lovely cards too.
Freda
Awwwww 1st for you not being able to go to the christening (((((hugs))))) to you Jeannette 2nd what a lovely photo and the snuggle he gave you. You must be so proud of him bless him :-)
Jeannette Nathan and you share something so precious. Your love for each other will overcome any obstacles. I have the same relationship with my little "Holly". Will be thinking of you tomorrow and don't forget you can ring me anytime. I feel for you.
Sylvia x
I love the pic of Nathan in his new chair, love that cute smile :o)
My Grandparents had similar little chairs at their house for us grandchildren, and we LOVED them!! Excellent choice for a gift Jeannette.
I know it will be a hard day for you tomorrow, but remember today's snuggle, that was Nathan's way of telling you how much you are loved. Take care my dear, will be thinking of you tomorrow (((((hugs))))).
Sara x
That is such a great gift idea for a christening. And he is so cute smiling for his picture... Linda
I'm sure Nathan will know you are there in his heart.
~~Kath~~
So sorry you cant be there I hope everything is ok???
Donna In TEXAS
Had terrible trouble trying to leave comments Jeanette.The chair is a beautiful gift for a beautiful boy.It will be a little heirloom for him.So sorry circumstances dont allow you to go tomorrow and how that will certainly hurt you but maybe someone will video the occassion for you?I hope you will be ok ,its so obvious you love the little fella very,very much.
Perfect gift...great photo...lovely Grandmotherly moment too. Sad for you about missing the party. Hope you can work yourself up to another trip out and about soon.
a wonderful gift! beautiful card! precious child. My prayers today include this special event in his life and the wonderful grandmother who treasures him so.
hugs
Laura
My prayers are with you today.
He's absolutely adorable! :) Love the chair and he obviously loves it too.
I had to keep comparing your two photos after noticing there is a strong resemblance between you and your beloved Nathan. It IS sad that you can`t make the Christianing, but you have him afterwards and it`s so obvious that he adores you. What a smashing present for the little chap too. I will be thinking of you today. Love and Blessings Sandra xxx
What a cutie in that chair! The gift is lovely Jeanette!
Cheryl
Aww Jeannette that's a really original idea for a pressie and he does look smitten with it. The cards are beautiful, things to treasure. I'm sorry you couldn't attend, but he has a piece of your heart anyway to know your near. His hair's grown hasn't it and a lovely colour. Take care.xxR
Adorable... :)
Sharon
I felt my eyes pricking when I read this. I am so sorry you weren't able to be there.
What a wonderful gift! That is something I'm sure, he will never part with ;-) I'm so sorry you weren't able to attend but your absolutely right my friend, God does compensate us in other ways, I bet that hug was the best one ever ;-)
Love ya!
~Angel
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