JD's Dedication Lunch--26 people!
We had the fantastic privilege of having Josiah dedicated at church on New Year’s Day. My family was still in town and all of Tim’s family was free and willing to come as well. That means it was the very first time that we’ve all been together from both sides of our family. The only other time we would have been together was our wedding but our families weren’t complete yet (a.k.a. married–although I know Jen is still left… 😉 other than her, though, everyone else is married now.)
It was beyond awesome to have all of our family there. It brings me to tears. Being surrounded by loved ones is the best feeling in the world. And to have everyone there to share in Josiah’s dedication was the icing on the cake. Not that the dedication itself was anything special–it’s just words–but having our family there to support us was huge.
I’ve been sitting here fumbling around, trying to find the right words to explain the incredible impact that morning had on us. Yet, I am at a loss for words.
So, I want all of my family to know how much it meant to us. We love you all. We love that you care for our kids. And most of, all we love that you love God. What an awesome example to our kids.
Be are truly blessed.
Great picture. 🙂
And having family that cares about what matters to you is wonderful. We Bakers are blessed to have you as part of our family.
It was so wonderful to be included. Now I’m getting all teary. It didn’t change how you parent Josiah, but it was really nice to have a room full of people who love your family and will be praying for you and supporting you as you bring up your children.
Thanks for sharing that. I had no idea it meant that much to you. I mean I know you wanted us to come if we could, but I guess I never thought about what it would be like to have both of your families in one place at one time for an important event like that. I’m so glad for you that it worked out so well. I am enjoying getting to know Tim’s family. They are all wonderful, interesting, and funny people and I enjoy their company. That also makes me feel really good as a mother, knowing I have to share you with them, now that you are also a Friesen. When Dad and I got married, I know Dad’s folks would have liked to get to know my family, but my mom had no interest in that, so both of our families were never together for anything. You have something really special.