Emma's Dedication

I can think of no greater joy than when witnessing a couple bringing their child to dedicate that child and place the child in God's hands. They promise that they will raise the child with the principles of Christ. Now multiply that joy 100 fold when you are a witness of your grandchild's dedication.

There is a special bond with Emma and her Daddy. She gets so excited when she sees him. For this special day, she is wearing the baptismal gown that Andy's grandmother made for her children, passed down to the grandchildren (Andy wore this gown for his baptism), and now on to the great grandchildren. Great Gramma Betty told me that she never realized that it would become such an heirloom. Emma Ahna looked beautiful in this gown.

I smiled when I looked over during the singing. The band was quite loud and Andy was using his finger for a little ear protection.

Andy and the seamstress, Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather at the dedication.

Oh how we love this little addition to our family. I look at our grandchildren and cannot help but praise our Father for such precious gifts.

I was talking to Simon and Mazie yesterday and told them:

We had 2 precious girls who grew to be Christ followers.

They, then, brought home 2 men who love them very much.

After that, God gave us 3 precious and amazing bundles of joy...He is so awesome in His gifts to His people.
The Queen and her court...at least part of it!

Steph and Emma also have a special friendship...mostly Steph is also wrapped around the Queen's finger!!!!

It was back for a lunch and a fun time...and a little time to celebrate.

Let us go to the house of the Lord

Let us bring the gifts that we have received.

He has given us every gift which is perfect and precious.

Celebrate the life that He gives you.

Dedicate your children to Him.

How I praise Him that He has blessed us so abundantly.