Life with the Maxies: 06/28/13

“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!