Dedication at New Life

On Sunday we had you dedicated at New Life.  Pastor Kevin did a great job explaining our commitment to raising you, as well as the church's commitment to help us, and you as you grow up and learn about life.  We are committed to raising you in a Godly home, and model His love to you every day.  It is our prayer that you will grow up to know Him, and choose to follow Him.  We trust our family and friends to hold us accountable to that and to help us be a good example to you as they have been to us so many times.
It was a great day!  We were surrounded by lots of family and friends.  We had the Miedemas in from MI for the whole weekend which is always great fun!  I think we may need to get a bigger house before your first birthday because you have so many people who love you and love to celebrate with you already!  We had people over for lunch after church and the house was jam packed!  We have been so grateful for the community that we have in Irving Park, and all the friends and family that we have around us.  Sunday was another great example of that blessing.  As you grow up I know you will be so happy to have all these people around who love you and your parents, and who will be involved in your life for so many years to come.  I still feel lucky to have that relationship with friends of my parents who have known me since I was born.