Today was a very important day for our family. We celebrated Aila's baby dedication at North Star Church. This is basically a chance for us as parents to say that we dedicate her to the Lord, and we commit to point her to Christ (by His strength). We did the same with Trevor when he was four months old. It comes down to this: We don't need much in this world. We really don't. But we are absolutely passionate about raising up a son and a daughter to know about the God we love. Is OUR loving Him enough? No. They will have to make their own decisions about what (or should I say in whom) they believe. But it's very much our heart's longing that they'll see in us that He is real, He is faithful, He is personal, that His death on the cross was for them, and that He is nothing short of totally in love with them. 
We were joined by Pop and Essie (Justin's parents, Dick & Ali), Uncle Dan & Aunt Connie, Uncle Jim and Aunt Martha, cousins John & Jen (an honorary shout-out to Pete & Julie--Julie, we're so glad you weren't attacked by bees--I need my hearing checked), Angie & Jake, the Kehlers, the Kibbes, and the Evans'. We love you all and are so very thankful that you were able to share this day with us!
We're grateful for North Star Church, and for Pastor Mike's prayer which echoed the desire of our hearts for Aila Grace.
What a lovely dedication it seemed to be. I'm so glad you were supported by so many who love you! We were thinking of you today! Aila is certainly blessed to have such wonderful, loving, God-fearing parents!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful day...i am so sad we missed it :(
ReplyDeleteMay God protect and guide you as you raise these precious little ones in His ways and to His Throne.
ReplyDeleteHe shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11
I am so encouraged, as an older mom and now grandmother, to see young parents committed to the Kingdom.
Congrats! We are so sorry that we couldn't get there. It looks like it was beautiful.
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