Sunday, February 7, 2010

Turning 13, Becoming a Woman

Turning 13, becoming a woman. Today one of our FLOW group members had a daughter turning 13. So we gathered together to bless her, lay hands on her, pray for her and give her words of encouragement from the Bible. It was a really beautiful time of women from a variety of generations and backgrounds, all followers of Christ, coming together to bless a young girl into womanhood.
I know in Mexican culture when girls come of age, at 15, have a special celebration called a quincinera. It is like a big party to celebrate a young girl's 15th birthday. And, in American culture many teens celebrate with a big party for their 16th.
I thought today's celebration was a unique and special way to celebrate, honor and acknowledge our younger sister growing up in Christ.

So today I got up, got ready for the day. Made breakfast and had a short conversation during b reakfast with one of my roommates, Linda. Went to morning worship service then met the women to pray for the 13 year old girl. Had lunch and a picnic with some friends from the church and went to parent's house to watch the superbowl football game. Had a visit with my brothers and ate snacks. Watching a little bit of house. Doing laundry and will go to sleep. Tomorrow is also my day off, what to do what to do?

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