It is hard to imagine that last year at this time I was pregnant. Make that VERY pregnant. We weren't really trying to get pregnant, but when we found out that we were going to have a baby, we were very happy. We started to plan and pray for this little baby girl who we knew was going to be such a blessing in our lives. Little did we know what a precious gift God was giving to us, and on Friday night, we gave her back to him.
Friday was Alyse's baby dedication. It was a wonderful event, that almost didn't happen!
Here is the story of the baby dedication: My wonderful husband, Josh, was the one who got the e-mail to sign the babies up for the event. I, for some reason, did not get the e-mail. So about 2 weeks ago, Josh called me and left a message on my voice mail that he had taken off the 25th for the dedication. I had no clue what he was talking about. A while later, I asked him, "What dedication?". He then told me that Alyse was going to be dedicated. At first I was very excited, then panic hit because Josh had not signed her up yet. I quickly e-mailed our children's pastor, Heather, and she told me that she was waiting for me to call or e-mail her and everything was fine. Thanks, friend!
The night was very nice, and I have to say that Alyse looked awful cute.
(This picture was taken during the song that was sung. Her dancing/worshiping is a whole post in itself. I will have to blog about that another time.)5 Comments:
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I read this, got a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I quit reading, prayed for comfort for you and your family and wondered how I could reach out to Pastor Rick and Sharron, knowing they would be devastated. After bracing myself, I went back to read the rest and was so relieved that it wasn't the bad news, but actually good news. Please change the wording of this. I'm still upset.
Angie Jennings.
However, I chose those words on purpose. I did "give her back" to God.
First, Josh and I want the Lord to take her life and guide her each and everyday. We want her life to be lived for Him.
Second, we give her up in prayer. I pray that he will shape her into the woman that God wants her to be.
Also, I personally want to display to my child that I have given my life to Him. Everything that I do, I want others to see Him in me. Whatever I say, whatever I do, I want to glorify God.
I say all of this with this song in mind:
This is my desire, to honor You
Lord with all my heart
I worship You
all I have within me
I give You praise
all that I adore is in You
Lord I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Every breath that I take
Every moment I'm awake
Lord have Your way in me
Alyse is my heart, and I want Him to have her.
Again, sorry that I upset you. Thank you for your concern. It is nice to know that you care.