>With quiet joy and reverence the babies were given away to their new caretakers today.
The young children had worked for several months on the soft flannel blankets, stitching with care and creating a loving cocoon for the baby to be received into. They embroidered flowers, rainbows, sunshine and grass. They stitched with care and chose their colors with delight.
And so when the basket of little hand knit dollies arrived the little children were amazed and thrilled all at once.
We carefully thought of the name for each new arrival. Once a perfect name was picked then written on a heart-shaped tag, the babies were christened. A finger was dipped in salt water and gently placed upon the head of the new arrival. Then the babe was carefully placed in the care of the child. Oh, so sweet!
After each baby was greeted and blessed, the tea party commenced! Elegant delectables were set before each person, sun tea was served and we rejoiced in a job well done by one and all.
