“Before I formed you in the womb I knew
you, before you were born I set you apart” Jeremiah 1:5
On June 23, 2013 Kyle and I dedicated Kolt
to the Lord in front of our family and church family. Before the dedication, we
attended a brief parenting class at our church. This reminded us of ways to be
the Christian parents we need to be for Kolt. Also for Kolt’s dedication we are
asked to pick out a verse for him. We prayed about it and were lead to use the
verse that I prayed over during my pregnancy, Jeremiah 1:5. As soon as we found
out we were having a boy, I painted that verse on a canvas for his nursery. The
canvas is above his crib.
Kolt’s baby dedication was so special to
us. Kyle and I were humbled to dedicate our child to the Lord who so graciously
blessed us with this precious child. We also dedicated ourselves to follow our
Shepherd in raising our child. “He tends his flock like a shepherd; He
gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; He gently
leads those who have young.” Isaiah
40:11. I am so thankful our Pre-school director shared this verse with us
during our class; of course the last part speaks to me the most.
Our baby dedication is always at the very
end of the service and only one baby per Sunday. The ladies from the nursery
had Kolt dressed and ready to go (they are absolutely fabulous!) when we walked
out to go on stage. Once on stage Bro. Jeff Clark took Kolt for the dedication
and of course his words made me tear up! He read Kolt’s verse and explained how
powerful it is that God knows us before we are even formed. I think Bro. Jeff
had our whole row of family tearing up or crying! Kolt did great on stage, a
little talking and trying to grab Bro. Jeff’s microphone on his face!
After church we all headed to Mac’s on the
River for a fabulous lunch that everyone enjoyed! Once we had all eaten lunch
everyone went to our house to enjoy a sweet reception for Kolt. We had cake and
punch and time for fellowship to celebrate our blessed day. When I say Kolt
never fussed throughout the day, I’m serious. He never cried once and that was
with everyone passing him around, being out and about, being dressed up and
having tons of people at his house! Kyle and I are so thankful and blessed that
we were able to celebrate and share this special day with our family.
We ask for prayers from our family and
friends for our sweet Kolt. That he may grow up knowing Christ as his personal
Savior. We also ask for prayers for us as, that we may raise this child in the
Lord. We thank God everyday for our sweet Kolt!
“For you created my inmost being; you knit
me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made.” Psalm
139:13-14
Here are a few pictures from our day!
Kolt's invitation for his baby dedication!
During his sweet dedication
After the service with Bro. Jeff
Kolt & Granny
Kolt & his friend Cannon!
Kolt LOVES Mrs. Debby in the nursery!
(and so do we! But we hate Emmalee wasn't there!)
Everyone at lunch!
Kolt's sweet reception at home!
He enjoyed his first encounter with cake!
Kolt with Pops and MiMi
Kolt with Nana, Big Daddy & Aunt Sarah
Kolt with MawMaw & PawPaw
I hate we weren't able to get pictures with all of our guests that afternoon, but I wanted to get him out of his dress clothes!
