Dedicated

Today was Vivienne's Child Dedication - a brief ceremony after church this morning. Dave and I wanted to have her dedicated to formally call upon God’s blessing on Vivienne, and to publicly commit to raising her in accordance with the Bible's teachings. Our family, some traveling across country, joined us for the special day followed by a family picnic. Vivienne's birthmother T. joined us for the day also. It was such a wonderful time celebrating Vivienne and all the people who love her!

Our pastor, and friend, prayed a prayer of blessing for Vivienne

Dave spoke about trusting God in our years of waiting

Michelle's sister, Nicole, read a poem written for Vivienne by a friend

Family picnic after the dedication at a local park. Here are two of Vivienne's cousins.

Lots of great food and time with family

Dave's sister with the sleeping princess

We rode the miniature train with Vivienne's cousins

Mommy and Aunt Nicole on Vivienne's first train ride!

In case you are wondering about Child Dedication... The Biblical root of child dedication is found in 1 Samuel 1:27-28 where a Godly woman named Hannah prayed year after year to the Lord to give her a child. God answered her prayer and she gave birth to a son whom she named Samuel. After Samuel was born, Hannah prayed these words: "For this boy I prayed, and the Lord has given me my petition, which I asked of Him. So, I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives he is dedicated to the Lord." In Luke 2, found in the New Testament, after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph took Him to the temple and dedicated Him. In both Scriptural examples, the parents were willing to entrust completely their child to God.