The countdown is on for this holy event in our family to take place. I have a lot of mixed emotions running through my head. And yes, they are running around in my mind and will not rest. I cannot stop thinking about this weekend. And I really cannot even begin to express how happy I will be on so many levels once this event is over with!!
The act of communion and confirmation is supposed to be this great event celebrated by family and close friends to welcome your child officially into the catholic faith and begin their journey with god.
In our house, the meaning and celebration has been completely thrown aside because the sole act of having B-man be forced to do something that requires him to talk to others is a feat of its own. This has literally consumed me.
Tonight is the rehearsal for Saturdays events. Tonight we can still hand hold and encourage (drag) him along step by step.
Saturday is the real test. I have spent the last 2 weeks discussing this event and how it will go step by step and what is expected of him, so that he can mentally prepare for what is going to take place.
Initially his primary concern was the accepting of the host. He will not put this in his mouth. He will not accept it because he knows he is supposed to eat it, this is not going to happen. My child will not eat meat because it is animal, he is clearly not going to eat the host because it is the body of christ. My solution to this, is to teach him to willingly accept the gift from the priest and then hide it in his hand to give to his father once he returns to his pew. Yes, I have actually taught my child to smuggle the host. I have had quite the mental battle with this.. is it right? definately not; is it the best solution? definately. I have contemplated asking them to not give it to him, or trying to have this done another way, but I feel this would just be complicated.
Now that I have resolved his major concern, all should go smooth right? Hahahaha,... here is to hoping!!!
2 more years and I will be doing this for AJ.. I have a hunch that one will be much smoother.
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