In 2006, I was experiencing a very wonderful and emotional time in my life.
Meanwhile, young Mentol was a world away in Indonesia aspiring to become a recognized artist/illustrator/writer. We had never met, nor did we expect that our paths would cross so many years later.
My beautiful wife, Jennifer was pregnant with twins. We were so excited in anticipation. We knew that she was going to bring a baby girl, (Bethany) and a baby boy (Christian) into this world. (Our son, Hunter came along 14 months later.)
We lived at a wonderful old time marina home on the Magothy River in Severna Park, Maryland.
Working mid shifts at NASA, my thoughts would drift off to a time gone by when family, friends and neighbors would gather down by the river for an old fashioned Baptism. All I had to do was find a Baptism Song. I searched for hours and could not find a single Baptism Song.
I have written songs after experiencing extreme emotions before. I wrote my wedding song as a gift to my wife. I was sure that I could find inspiration for a Baptism Song. I dreamt about the tiny babies we were bringing into the world. I began to type and the words flowed. I completed writing the Baptism Song in about 10 minutes. In my mind it was perfect with the first try.
Our friends, Wilma and Lew Heck built us a wonderful "Baptism Pier" for the ceremony.
Our family of friends experienced a beautiful Baptism ceremony at the river with Granddaddy Walt performing the Baptism of our twins in gowns re-purposed from Jennifer's wedding dress.
Our dear friend, Tina beautifully sang The Baptism Song in public for the first time.
Fast forward. Our now 11 year old Bethany had been studying to become an artist since she was 4. We wanted to show her how to first be an art director so she might learn how to write, illustrate and manage the creation of fanciful children's books. She said, "let's make The Baptism Song into a book!"
We needed an illustrator for our book. By the Grace of God, we found our Mentol. She became "our best friend on the other side of the world". Her talents would thrill and amaze us.
After 3 months and over 120 pages of art director notes, texts, and Skype video calls, Mentol, Bethany and I present you with The Baptism Song Book and BaptismSong.com for the tiny babies whose hands you will hold and never go away - with Jesus. We wish you Peace and Love. This I promise today! - Dennis
Meanwhile, young Mentol was a world away in Indonesia aspiring to become a recognized artist/illustrator/writer. We had never met, nor did we expect that our paths would cross so many years later.
My beautiful wife, Jennifer was pregnant with twins. We were so excited in anticipation. We knew that she was going to bring a baby girl, (Bethany) and a baby boy (Christian) into this world. (Our son, Hunter came along 14 months later.)
We lived at a wonderful old time marina home on the Magothy River in Severna Park, Maryland.
Working mid shifts at NASA, my thoughts would drift off to a time gone by when family, friends and neighbors would gather down by the river for an old fashioned Baptism. All I had to do was find a Baptism Song. I searched for hours and could not find a single Baptism Song.
I have written songs after experiencing extreme emotions before. I wrote my wedding song as a gift to my wife. I was sure that I could find inspiration for a Baptism Song. I dreamt about the tiny babies we were bringing into the world. I began to type and the words flowed. I completed writing the Baptism Song in about 10 minutes. In my mind it was perfect with the first try.
Our friends, Wilma and Lew Heck built us a wonderful "Baptism Pier" for the ceremony.
Our family of friends experienced a beautiful Baptism ceremony at the river with Granddaddy Walt performing the Baptism of our twins in gowns re-purposed from Jennifer's wedding dress.
Our dear friend, Tina beautifully sang The Baptism Song in public for the first time.
Fast forward. Our now 11 year old Bethany had been studying to become an artist since she was 4. We wanted to show her how to first be an art director so she might learn how to write, illustrate and manage the creation of fanciful children's books. She said, "let's make The Baptism Song into a book!"
We needed an illustrator for our book. By the Grace of God, we found our Mentol. She became "our best friend on the other side of the world". Her talents would thrill and amaze us.
After 3 months and over 120 pages of art director notes, texts, and Skype video calls, Mentol, Bethany and I present you with The Baptism Song Book and BaptismSong.com for the tiny babies whose hands you will hold and never go away - with Jesus. We wish you Peace and Love. This I promise today! - Dennis
