Last year I wrote a blog post on Mother's Day, titled, "Empty Arms, Full Heart". This year, I stand in awe of the Lord, with a very full heart and full arms. I have waited for this day for what seems like forever. Maybe at 30, it seems like a long time...but starring into the eyes of my precious son, the wait was worth every second of empty arms.
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| Baby Dedication at Church!! |
Approaching this day, I had multiple moments of tears as I held Jaden anticipating Sunday's Baby Dedication. God was truly allowing ME the opportunity to raise a child in His image...for His glory. As Dustin and I stood on the church stage dedicating Jaden in front of our church family, the tears came swiftly with overflowing joy of what this day means! I've already been Jaden's mama for six months, really over a year if we count the pregnancy. But, in my arms, held tight...six months! Today however, was a milestone and the day I will never forget. This was the day everyone who saw me said, "Happy MOTHER's Day." And, "What a beautiful SON you have." IT is official...today I was among the mothers and I was blessed with my perfect son (Ps. 113:9). Today, God filled my heart so full with His goodness, I overflowed with tears. And Today, Dustin and I dedicated to the Lord everything we are to raise Jaden to know HIM, for every day of our lives.
Now, our prayer is...God please use this child to bring you glory and honor; however, you choose. And selfishly...may he and we have long lives to see great work accomplished for you!
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| I cried as my heart was SO full dedicating our CHOSEN son! |
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Since you clicked on this post, I'm still not sure if I'm really allowed to post pictures since the adoption hasn't finalized yet (waiting on court stuff)....but I will share some pictures with you anyway! Call me defiant, whatever! This Mama is ready to show off her gorgeous son! These are from Jaden's baby dedication!!
And a couple I took in our front yard!
PRAISE THE LORD!
Arms Full! And...Heart, oh so FULL!
