Today was the blessing for Kwanita and Dom’s baby, Wakiza. It was a great ceremony by the water with both family and friends attending.
Bubba Oh: Looks to the parents and the child
Bubba Oh: Looks to all the assembled
Bubba Oh: “Now Tapis! Xocos! Guests”
Bubba Oh: “A human life is like the mighty river, that nourishes us all! It starts like a little stream in the mountains – born from dew”
Bubba Oh: “It flows and gathers strength with time!”
Bubba Oh: So your life and Doms life started Dear sister Kwanita!”
Bubba Oh: “Like the mighty river we are all standing by – yours and Dominics flowed past the love temple!”
Bubba Oh: “And you two have now sprouted a little stream!”
Bubba Oh: “And today we are gathered here to witness this new life, this new river – this new Tapi receive his name!”
Bubba Oh: “His little stream – his water of life will mix with ours! It will wind and flow like the mighty Amazon!”
Bubba Oh: “May he bring joy and pleasure – wisdom and fecundity – like this our river! And may we too contribute to the flow of his life!”
Bubba Oh: “I have no more words… May the mighty river and Mama Cocha guide us all!”
Bubba Oh: nods thoughtfully and steps away!
Bubba Oh
