Today was a fantastic one for our family. Our 7 year old son celebrated his First Communion. My little guy had been anticipating this day for so long, and when he woke up this morning he said it was the best day of his life! I just love that excitment. I had planned to make a rosary to give my son on this special day, and let him pick the components – the crucifix, centerpiece, and which stones to use. I highly recommend Lewis and Company if you find yourself looking for rosary components in the future. I really like how the cross can be engraved with the child’s name and date. I ordered from them when I made this rosary last year. My son chose turquoise, a stone that I do not work with often. I was lucky to have the opportunity to hand-select the beads when I was at Bead Fest Wire a few weeks ago.
May God grant you always
A sunbeam to warm you
A moonbeam to charm you
A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you
Laughter to cheer you
Faithful friends near you
And whenever you pray
Heaven to hear you.
Have a wonderful week ahead and may it be full of special moments too!
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Hi Cindy I see your up too burning the Midnight Oil lol! I just finished writing my Blog too! Ohhh what precious pictures. Its times like this make your heart just swell. Don’t you just wish you could make time stand still? So sweet what your little man said. I felt Joy in reading this… <3 And your rosary is just lovely!
Cindy, That is a lovely rosary. I am sure that your son will treasure it because it came from your hands. What a wonderful day for you and your family.
~Nancy
hey cindy, what a gorgeous post! ;o) Love both rosary’s created for your sons, what a fab tradition!
have a creative day……
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
oh what a special day for your family – and what a wonderful gift for your son… thank you for sharing the prayer and the photos ~
It’s so wonderful you made your son’s rosary. I remember when my two made their first communions, how excited the whole family was and how great they felt that they could receive communion at mass every week after that!
A special special day indeed. And Collin’s rosary turned out beautiful!
What a special day and such sweet photos. Thanks for sharing it all with us!
Beautiful. What a special gift and special day for your son! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
The rosary is a wonderful way to commemorate such a special day. I’m sure it will be cherished and become a special family heirloom for your son. Your children look so wonderfully happy. I love seeing that.
What a special rosary for a special day. I like that you let your son choose the componets, making the piece even more special. Beautiful!
What a beautiful rosary that your son will always cherish, made with love by his Mom. I remember when my son made his first communion, it indeed was a special day. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful! Congratulations!
My son looked so handsome in his suit…shades of days to come.
And my daughter was radiant in her white dress. So grown up. She wore the veil I made for the eldest Hintz grandchild…about 17 years ago!
My nephew and godson will be making First Communion on May 8th and I am making a rosary for him. Thanks for the tip on where to get the components, wish I had known that as I just got mine from Shipwreck Beads.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
What a beautiful rosary!!…And, it’s an even more special keepsake because his sweet mom created it. 🙂 What a special day for you all, and you captured precious pictures to remember it by!
Sending you a hug!
Ann-Margaret
Cindy,
This is just the sweeeeetest post ever! I love how you captured him praying with his crucifix~that is priceless! And, the simple act of letting him choose his components, well that will always be a special remembrance for him! You are one fine mother, and I sooo enjoyed talking on Saturday night. It was the best part of my weekend =))))
I love the prayer, it warmed my heart! Take care my friend…
Cindy…congrats to your son! The rosary is beautiful and the sweet photo of him with it put a lump in my throat. I like Lewis & Sons as well…I get components from them occasionally…another place you might like is http://equatoriaworld.com …they handcast vintage pieces in silver and bronze. I use them a lot 🙂
Really, what a special day for all of you. A wonderful rosary to always remind him of that day and his very special mom.
Big hugs!
Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing your special occasion with us!!
~God Bless~
congrats to your son!! and to you!! this rosary is stunning!! love the cross, very special!! bravo
Hey Cindy, the rosary came out so nice!! I know Collin will cherish it always. Beautiful photographs…
Congratulations to your son on his big day! The rosary is just gorgeous and what a lovely keepsake! I just love the last photo, you can feel the joy.
Aw, that just makes my heart smile!! I really love the fact that you MADE your son his rosary and allowed him to pick out his own components-That makes it SO much more special and personal and I bet he will be relying on that particular piece often in the future 🙂
Congratulations to your little guy on his very special day!
How lovely you were able to make his first rosery, I’m sure he’ll treasure them forever.
Cindy, thanks for the sweet photos– so inspirational! It’s a blessing to have children that seek a spiritual life in their early years, so they have that to rely on the rest of their lives. And in no small part due to the example set by you and your husband. Good job! And the rosary is beautiful– wonderful work by you, as always!
What a beautiful gift to remember this special day! You have great ides, cindy, to make these milestones most memorable. I love Collin’s comment on awakening. May he hold that joy in receiving the Eucharist forever. Thanks for sharing.
What a treasure you’ve given your son – he will cherish it forever! It is beautifully made, and I love the look the solid beadcaps lend to it. Also, thanks for recommending Lewis and Company – they have wonderful supplies and I will be ordering from them today.
That turned out just lovely!!!
Oh Cindy, you’ve brought tears to my eyes with your precious son and his special day. Congratulations to your son and your family on this momentous and holy occasion! You did an beautiful job on his rosary!
Cindy- What a treasure you’ve created- once again!
May the Lord’s spirit rest forever in that precious keepsake that you’ve crafted.
Congratulations on this special day. xxoo
Oh Cindy! How special is that?!! I love this sweet post, and especially the picture of your dear son on his special day. Both our boys had their first communions, but now it seems so long ago (4 years) :o( It’s such a lovely time, that age. Enjoy each and every minute!
That’s beautiful! Many blessings to your son, I remember my first communion and still have my rosary hanging in my studio with beautiful vintage (eek so by now that must make them SUPER vintage lol!) Swarovski crystals, I’m sure he will treasure that beautiful rosary forever 🙂
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