A Beautiful New Babe Chanelle

Naming ceremonies are thruly wonderful. I had the privilege of performing one recently at Forest Lakes. A theme involving a candle shining a bright light to the world permeated the ceremony and was a focus utilsed by Chanelle's parents, godparents and grandparents. (Picture above - presenting certificate to one set of grandparents). Garth and Catherine, Chanelle's parents, had organised a brilliant day at the lake - the ceremony was followed by a cooked lunch for over forty guests. Below is Chanelle's poem I wrote for her special day.

Chanelle

Born on 6^th August in the year of 2011

A babe who is to all a little touch of heaven

Chanelle Sophia Krumins – just a beautiful name

To mother Catherine and father Garth she sets their pride aflame

Long in size, so active and energetic

A fast grower, a smile that’s just magnetic

Entertains herself in her bouncer, bobbing on the spot

Trying so to talk, letting all know her lot

Good at making animal noises, like a peacock on the track

Bum scoots up till the end of the crib – nothing holds her back

What of the future for this special baby do we see?

A beautiful child and then adult, filled with constancy

Catherine would like her to be happy, Garth reckons fulfilled

On whatever path she chooses her loving parents will be thrilled

I see joy and excitement, times to make the heart swell

May you be a bringer of peace and love to all, dearest Chanelle

Peter Waterman