Dedication

  Something I have done with each of my children is have them symbolically dedicated to God. It was what I grew up observing practiced in my church and I loved it. Our oldest child was dedicated on her first birthday. The kicker is, she was not ours at the time! However we attended the dedication, I video taped it and took pictures because that is just who I am, not knowing that that child would actually become my own child!

A couple weeks ago our two youngest children were dedicated. I wish for my children to grow up feeling loved and a sense of safety in their hearts they can cling to no matter what happens around them. This is what my sense of God has been for me. Each time my heart has been hurt and I have felt vulnerable and not sure where to turn I have been able to draw strength from God. I hope my children see this in my life and that they can find that same hope and comfort.

Here they are all ready to go to church. These six souls I have dedicated my entire life to. They are gifts I am grateful for.

  After the dedication we went home and had friends and family for lunch. I am so thankful for my family and friends who came and who are our lives. Their presence and love they extend bring us life and help us along our journey. They are so important to us.