“I give you a new commandment,” says Jesus, “that you love one another.  Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. Today, we welcome Lilian and Callan  into the family.  We make more space in the house.  We add another seat to the table.  We promise to pray for them – teach them – bless them – forgive them – honor their gifts – celebrate their accomplishments – instruct them when they lose their way.  Most importantly, we promise to love them.  We will excel.  We will fail.  We will start again.  This is what it means to love one another.  Today in the gift of Lilian and Callan we are reminded that Jesus does exactly the same for us.