So last Sunday was an exciting day in the lives of our daughters and our family. The girls were dedicated at our church. It was really special to have so much of our families and friends there to support us and the girls. Though we are Methodists (again :) and most Methodists do an infant baptism, it was important to us that they were dedicated instead, so when they are ready they can make their own commitments to God. While we were there I couldn't help thinking about the years to come and how I can't wait to see them come to an understanding of the sacrifice of Christ and God's plan for their lives. I am praying Pat and I can do everything in our power to raise them to serve Him. It is so exciting and scary at the same time. God has entrusted these 2 precious gifts to us, to raise for Him. So that's why I titled the post this... After their dedication we were singing a popular song I will always think of differently...
...Such a Tiny Offering
Compared to Calvary
But nevertheless, I lay it at your feet...
That's what we were doing... giving the girls back to Him... and while that seems like the world it is so small in comparison to Him giving his Son to die for us... I still get to have my girls, just do my best to raise them for Him. So be praying for us as we are starting the journey of parenthood, that we would honor God and bring Him glory!!!
Since my last blog we've had so much going on!! Of course their dedication, we moved into our house !!YEAH!! I have internet again !!YEAH!! We took the girls on thier first roadtrip to see their great grandparents in Nashville, they can sit up in a Bumbo seat, play with toys (a little), go through a few less diapers :) and have added more joy to our lives than I could ever explain.
They are going up to five hours between their first night time bottle now so I am getting a little more sleep and that has been great!! Daddy actually did the middle of the night feeding all by himself last night and let me sleep!!! It was the second time since they were born I have slept longer than a 4 hour increment!!!!! Hopefully they will start sleeping longer and through the night soon!
So overall life is great and I have so much to be thankful for this year! I have an amazing husband, healthly daughters, and wonderful family. Praise God!!
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2 comments:
Alyson,
you and Pat are and will continue to be amazing parents. Your light shines on others and I know it will shine through your girls. THey are precious. thanks for sharing the special day.
go methodist!!! get some sleep:)!!
love,
Jen
I was raised in a church that does Christenings or Baptisms for infants. My husband and I have found our church home in an unusual place (for us) its a Baptist church here. Our son was dedicated last year and our god son dedicated this year (even though his parents are catholic and lutheran.) I was upset at first I couldn't have my son Christened like my older children but when I watch the baptism now and the experience then its an amazing feeling!
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