It was the day before the Christening that I received the phone call so I quickly went to my laptop and searched "godparents" in Google. I don't have godparents and I have never asked to be one, so I didn't really know what the responsibilities of a godparent were. I wasn't raised with a religion. Lil J was Christened when he was 7 months old out of respect for my mother-in-law and my husband's family tradition. His godparents are my sister-in-law (different one from the one who just had a baby) and brother-in-law (the baby's father).
It was surprising to read that the duties of a godparent is no longer considered to lead the baby spiritually in life, but instead serve as a mentor and friend. "I can do that!", I thought. And then the very next day, I was officially a godmother!!
Not a very good godmother as I didn't take ANY pictures of the special day (shame on me!). But I do have pictures of baby, his big brother and Miss S ........
- swank|mama
How exciting for you! My little guy doesn't have god parents, but my older sister has 2! She loves doting on them and is active in their lives. So sweet.
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