The Baby Dedication

ded-i-cate (v) : to devote to worship of a divine being: to set apart: to commit to a way of life


On Sunday Noah was dedicated at Calvary Baptist Church. We committed to love each other with God's love as Christ loves the church thus providing Noah with an example of God's love. We committed to praying for him and bringing him up in a Christian home that was a safe haven from the world. It was a public and formal commitment of a promise already made internally. Something that made the ceremony even more special was the support of our family and friends and being able to make these promises along side Dan and Jana. After the service we had lunch at our house where we had a time of prayer for both boys and some family had prepared written blessings for Noah. It was so humbling to have all these blessings and prayers poured out on Noah and to us as we attempt to raise him to love God and others.

I wanted to thank people for all the help and love they gave to make the day special for Noah:
Nana and Puddin' - thank you for coming and sharing your wisdom and special words (and for fruit and veggies :) )

Aunt Robin and Uncle Chris- thank you for making such a special effort to come and celebrate with us, it means so much to the three of us that you would come from Texas!

MiMi and Papa- thank you for coming after a exciting week in New York, I know that was stressful, thank you for your example of love (and the contributions to lunch!)

Aunt Jenny- Thank you for coming and being my sanity and bring me self confidence! (and for the yummy dips!)

Uncle JJ and Michael- thank you for getting up early and being such a big help, I love having you two there to celebrate!

Aunt Emy- Thank you for coming to love on us and for being the go to girl when stuff needed to be done, he wouldn't have been so adorable if his outfit had stayed in Northport!

Aunt Laura and Uncle John- thank you for coming up from Montgomery to love on us and support us, you both bring me such peace and comfort! Laura you are like my security blanket! (thanks for the pitchers!)

Thomas, Dusti and Sela- Thank you for making an appearance with such a tiny baby and helping calm Noah down! I was so glad you could come and be a part of the day!

Grace, Clint, John Barrett, and Sadie- your family is such an inspiration and example of Christian love, I was so thankful that you could come and be a part of the promise we made on Noah's behalf

Dan, Jana, and Micah- thank you for the privilege of sharing such a special day with you, I loved having there next to us making the same commitment, it was a special moment I will not forget!


I must admit that the devil tried to steal this day from me. From low expectations of its specialness ( growing up Episcopal I am used to tradition rich baptisms) a panic attack over nothing to wear, pulling everything together, leaving his outfit at home and realizing it in the church parking lot, cramps that rivaled labor pains, pressure of hosting several groups of people who all wanted the baby, a tooth finally breaking through the gum (didn't know this at the time) but with the love of family and friends he did not succeed. The day was beautiful and will be a great memory and leave a legacy of blessings for my baby boy!