Prior to leaving for Aidan's first confession, Chris and I huddled in the laundry room, discussing in hushed tones our strategy should Aidan refuse to get up and give his student welcome at the beginning of the First Confession Mass.
We didn't believe he would do it. We thought he would see the packed church, the faces of his friends, school mates and family and decide he couldn't go through with it.
He surprised us all. Not only did he give his speech, but he did so with confidence and assurance that knocked my socks off. The priest called his name after the opening song and Aidan confidently got up out of his pew, walked up the length of the church, stood at the lectern and gave his speech.
I couldn't believe it. Since that night, we have received alot of comments and telephone calls from friends whose children were present at the ceremony. Anyone who knows Aidan is amazed by his transformation into a confident, self assured boy.
I am amazed, but I am also proud. Unbelievably proud.
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