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Thomas wanted to be with his classmates for their first Holy Communion. So we went to the Mass, Thomas in his red tie and looking very smart. The head teacher welcomed him and included him in the photo. I think he was well pleased; it was definitely the highlight of the weekend for him.

 

As for me, well, I was there to support Thomas, and mostly spent my time in the back of church trying to occupy Lucy, who was far less interested in the goings-on. Later, at the party, I was fascinated by the sea of white shirts, dresses and veils. Thomas and Anna's class at church was small--just five children--so the group of nearly 30 from school looked enormous. I snapped the photo of these two girls waiting to receive their certificates as Thomas looked on with me. He applauded for them all, genuinely pleased for his friends.

 

And I was proud of him all over again.