Nora's Dedication

 On the (very early) morning of December 21, 2010 I discovered (quite surprisingly) that the Lord was blessing us with another child.  As I excitedly and anxiously informed Kyle of the news I was immediately struck by God's perfect timing.  We were not expecting this news, but I believe because we didn't plan this baby it made me quickly turn to the Lord.  I remember that morning wondering how this was going to work logistically and then I prayed and I was reminded that this child belonged to God. In that moment I dedicated the little life inside me to the Lord.  And throughout the pregnancy God blessed us with a love for this little one and a peace about expanding our family.

Fast forward 11 months and that little girl is now a part of this big 'ol world.  She brings us great joy and we are so thankful that God chose us to be her parents.  Tonight in front of our family and friends we publicly dedicated Nora to the Lord.  Quite fittingly this was the Thanksgiving service.

We take this responsibility very seriously and could use all the prayer and support we can get as we strive to raise Nora in the knowledge, grace, and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Below are some verses we would like to pray for Miss Eleanora as she grows.

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ--to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:9-11

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men...Ephesians 6:7 (servant heart)

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what  God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. I Timothy 4:12

And not to be forgotten this little guy made his 1st appearance in a church service since his own dedication (before he could walk or talk :)  Let's just say we need to work on whispering.