I really need some help! As some of you have read in one of my threads, my best friend's baby boy has recently been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is unlikely to see his first birthday She has decided to have both of her boys (big brother is 5) Christend this weekend and has asked me to be Godmother As a gift (amongt other things) I'm getting a personalised plaque like this:



Problem is I have NO idea what to have written in the top plaque.. none of the sayings that they sent me seem particularly appropriate. Basically I don't want anything with 'future' or anything overly religious in it.. ANY IDEAS??! Please help me, I need to get this ordered NOW!
[Edited 10/13/09 16:02pm]

C'mon guys! I thought for sure that someone would have a fabulous suggestion...

maybe a song lyric from one of her favorite gems? a line from a poem?

This was sweet i thought...I changed it to be plural for both boys..

Today we celebrate your birth's
And give thanks to God above
Who saw fit to send you down to Earth
Angels for us to love

Our dreams and hopes God made come true
The day you filled our lives with joy
and so God we ask this of you:
Be forever with our special boy's


Hers another..

(John H. Gower)

We bring them Lord, in thankful hands,
And yielding them up to Thee;
Joyful that we ourselves are Thine,
Thine let our off-spring be

OK, can you cut and paste some of the sayings? Is it supposed to directly reference religion or a christening?


how about something like this

Celebrating the blessing of the time we have together

????

True Love is never lost
True Love is never forgotten
Rest Well Little Angel
And Live and Love in our hearts for all time.

I think its a plaque celebrating the christening of both boys on the same day, not the upcoming passing of the baby...am i right?

Or something like

Our love will for you will live with us
every day of our lives, and we will live
and love our life in your name, so rest well
in the warmth of a love that will never fade.

(you might even do)

time and sun will fade these words
but nothing will fade our love for you
living so loved going too soon
but we will never forget

Found these by Googling "christening poems" and "christening quotes":

A child is a precious gift from God
And baptism is God's gift wrapping

Your darling little angel
Was sent from Heaven above
As you celebrate his (her) christening
You're surrounding him (her) with love

One tiny hand to guide and hold,
One tiny life to shape and mold;
each child, a gift from God above,
a symbol of His strength and love.

May angels guide your tiny feet
and bring you smiles to wear.
And may our Heavenly Father
always keep you in His care.

Blessings on the little children,
sweet and fresh from Heaven above.
May their days be filled with beauty,
may they grow in truth and love.

Yeah I got too much into the future.
But I think they could be altered to fit and still be appropriate later.

Also, maybe one now and another for when the baby passes?

Guys, I don't think anything that looks forward to her child's death is appropriate to give to this mother.



My grandmother was told that her son wouldn't live to see the age of three. He died a few weeks before his 50th birthday. He was chosen to be my godfather when I was born, and he was an amazing person who lived a long and love-filled life. Doctors don't always have a crystal ball.

Thank you all SO much! I really appreciate your help and suggestions, you're all superstars

In the end I sat down with a pen and paper, quelled my panic and wrote: 2 beautiful boys from heaven above, christend this day and showered with love'. Do you think it's ok?
[Edited 10/14/09 15:19pm]

MrsGoodnight said:

I'd say it's okay

MrsGoodnight said:

Perfect

MrsGoodnight said:

It's beautiful and heartfelt.

Much love to you and to your friend.

Thats perfect!

MrsGoodnight said:

It's perfect

agreed, PERFECT

Thank you guys...