ship-jumper's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anglican Ipo Well, my darling Ipo was blessed by an Anglican Priest this morning! Yes. You read it correctly. This is no joke. I only wish I'd remembered to send the camera. While on our "Duty Walk" yesterday morning, Ipo was cordially invited by one of her little boyfriends, who is named Barnabus, to attend a Blessing of the Animals Service held at the Anglican Church down the street this morning. Apparently it is the second year they have done this, and last year someone even brought their pet chicken to the church! Now, CK and I just could NOT pass up this opportunity to see if it was truly legitimate. The plan was set that we would indeed go, and our upstairs neighbor was anxious to tag along. Me. Ugh. I'm such a wusass sometimes. I totally overslept and was so not able to get myself put together for a church service. So....Ipo, CK and Upstairs Gal tagged along without me. They have just returned, and I must say that Ipo seems......calmer. She is happier. She has had a spiritual awakening of sorts. I want what she has! Ok, so this isn't really true. Ipo seems normal and has all the same goofy and fun characteristics as she did prior to leaving for her adventure. CK filled me in on all of the details. There was organ music, lots of loud singing, peace be with you's, and prayer. The sermon was all about learning from our pets and their unconditional love for us and desire to please us at all times. She filled me in on how good Ipo was, how she did a low, back of the throat growl to the black lab sitting in the pew in front of her and caused the folks around her to giggle. Ipo got all kinds of 'oohs' and aahh's and 'oh she is so adorable' and smiles as she walked up the aisle to be blessed by the Priest. The Priest greeted her, placed his hand on her head, and said a blessing over her that lasted about 15 seconds. CK said Ipo sat there very nicely and like the very polite princess that she is. She said Ipo looked like she really did not know what the heck was going on, and didn't seem to care one way or the other. But. It was cute and adorable. And, Ipo is now blessed and all evil spirits are chased away. Sad thing is she had to come back home, so now she is again surrounded by me and I am the worst influence on her. Perhaps it's me that should have been blessed?? I so wish I would have gotten my arse out of bed on time! 12:02 p.m. - 2007-10-14 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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