Axels Dedication


Yesterday We had our sweet boy Axel Dedicated. For us as parents, dedicating our child represents a commitment both to God & to our son. For me it means I am giving back to Jesus a very precious gift he gave me. Entrusting my child in his hands, knowing fully he will take care of him, through the good and the bad.

As parents its a commitment to guide Axel as he growths, to know Jesus as his personal savior, and encourage him to have a REAL and live friendship/relationship with Christ. It is also a commitment to Axel to always put him before ourselves and love him with the love that christ has shown us.


That is a heavy decree. We make these promises, fully knowing we will fail at times. That we will struggle as parents, we may fight and disagree, we may have tough decisions to make or not even know what to do. However, we are hopeful and trusting that even through all this our child will grow and remember our sincere hearts and our commitment to christ. In hopes that he will one day replicate the model we have shown. 


Axel: Meaning- Father of peace
Origin: Hebrew

We gave Axel this name in Hopes that amongst a crazy world that he would know the origin of peace, Jesus Christ, and reflect that in his being. 

the verse we chose for him is Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

It was a fun filled day. Thanks to all our family who came out and joined us. :) My heart is full. My sweet friend Sheri hosted a lunch after at her house. It was beautiful!

She also has amazing penmanship!
One last thing. We are MOVING! I will be writing about it soon. but I dont want to run this post on any longer. Here is a picture of my husband sharing about the big adventure ahead with our church family.
Such a stud. <3
Happy Monday everyone. 

Briana


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  1. samJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Great pictures. Such a wonderful day, was blessed to be part of it. Love you guys so, so much!

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