"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him." 1 Samuel 1:27
Addison's baby dedication was a beautiful time of dedicating the gift God's given to us in Addison back to Him. I cried when Dr. Wood (our District "Pastor" Superintendent) began the ceremony. I mean...God gave her to us! Us! She is THE MOST beautiful child and I really feel so amazing just being called her mother.
I remember the pain of many years of infertility and not understanding why God wasn't moving on my behalf, time after time after time. Tears would fall. My heart would break and sometimes just feel so empty. But God did know the plans He had for me. Jeremiah 29:11"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." It was my life verse and sometimes I felt so far from God that I wondered if He really did indeed have a plan. He did. Addison. I love her with all my heart and I am so thankful for her. Even if she's the only child I ever have. I am blessed beyond measure.
I realize this has little to do with your beautiful post, but did you make the cake? It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Robyn. You are so right. God can only do good in our lives. Even if we don't understand it to be good, it is if it's from the loving hand of our Heavenly Father. Addison is so blessed to have you and Ron as her parents! It's such a joy to be connected with you, via the internet, to have a little peek into your life! Keep on loving your Savior, your husband, and your sweet little girl!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. It is wonderful to watch you mature as a christian woman and mom. It blesses my life more than you will ever know.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Mom