No longer so reluctant to turn in for the night, two-year-old May often goes to bed happily with bursts of song.

But on Sunday she became a Flag dancer as well as a nightingale. Tommy, May and I sit at the front during the worship service. There’s a lot going on–people and instruments on the platform, words on the screen, and often flag dancers as well. Today there was one flag dancer, and she came over and offered us flags. I chose shimmering turquoise for May and me, and May waved her flag during the entire worship service.

During Meet and Greet time, May and I shook hands with others nearby. Tommy caught sight of his Older Friend and raced up to the balcony to greet him.

How can I describe my feelings?  I rejoiced that my little granddaughter was so utterly cherished as the flag lady told her Jesus loved to see her flagging.

And Tommy? Tommy knows he belongs. He belongs with his Sunday School teacher and pastor, with his older friend, with the others who welcome him on Sunday mornings, and with his uncle, whom he sometimes helps in the sound booth.

… Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and don’t try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God’s kingdom.” Matthew 19:14 (Contemporary English Version)