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Sunday, September 16, 2012

A Fourth Godchild

Freya, Geoffrey, Ania and just recently Aaliyah, my godchildren.  It's almost Christmas, and I think an additional gift won't hurt that much.  Since she won't still appreciate the gift I would be giving her, I am planning to give her parents something that can help them, like things they can use for her needs.  It's their first so they'll be needing all the help they can get.

Welcoming you to Christianity, Aaliyah.

As a godparent, giving gift, though not a responsibility nor a necessity, is the easiest way in showing you're still there and  keeping the bond alive.  I had a lot of "ninongs and ninangs" (godparents), but I haven't known most of them, only those who cared to send me gifts on my birthday and "aguinaldo" on Christmas.  I was actually looking forward to their gifts every year as a child and without me knowing it,  they were already part of my memories.  The gifts, didn't really matter what they were nor how much they cost, they were already even vague to my memory.  What really matters was that simple act of kindness, that they remembered... so I remember them until now.

Well, don't get me wrong, it wasn't really a big deal to my other godparents or something.  They have their own lives, decisions to make and places to go.  Just not meant to be...

Aside from gift giving, more importantly, we must stand as a second parent to our godchildren.  Giving them guidance to life in general and most especially, become an aid in strengthening their faith to our Lord.  It's the responsibility that was given to us when we accepted our role.  But just like any other responsibilities in life, it's still up to us if we commit to it.  Yahweh bless.

17 comments:

  1. interesting. i dont think i have any godparents.

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  2. being a godparent does not entirely rely on the giving of gifts but also become a good example for your godson.

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  3. Your Godchild is so cute and she'll be lucky to have you as Ninong with your broad experiences in life.

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  4. I have more than 30 godchildren and I feel like it is a blessing to have them.

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  5. I agree with your post. Aside from the resposibility, its the trust that was given to us in being the 2nd parents of the child..

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  6. Same here.. I kept on missing them everytime the happiest time of the year arrives.

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  7. thinking about it..
    I feel guilty for not liking to give gift to a few of my Godchilds.
    It's just too much to make an effort sometimes especially that I'm always busy..
    But then if I do make an effort, it's all worth it.

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  8. I've been a ninang to 4 wonderful kids.. and now 5 (just recently). But it was only on my latest binyag that I've felt the very essence of being a godmother. My nephew just had his first born (making me a lola at my late 20's), and I've never felt more ecstatic about this new addition in our family. I feel more motherly towards this kid more than ever. :)

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  9. Miss my inaanak now. Pasko andito ulet sila. ^_^

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  10. I had affection for my god father and when he passed away suddenly I boarded a flight to attend his funeral (although I am petrified of flights). th bond does form, gifts or not :)I agree

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  11. oh geez! too cute! yes its cute to give them something they will totally need! so it won't go to waste!! xx

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  12. they're so lucky to have you as one of their godparents..

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  13. Getting GODPARENTS to our kids is not that easy to do, if we consider the true essence of it. We should not just think of any friend to include in our list. Ninongs and Ninangs are second parents. they should not be randomly selected. You are a good father and you will definitely be a good Ninong as well.

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  14. I find it really great joy giving gifts to my inaanak especially when I see their eyes grow wide and warm smile while saying thank you =)

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  15. Welcome to the Christian World Aaliyah. Its almost Christmas and I need to get ready for my 4 or 5 inaanaks. ^_^

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