This weekend was in honor of Sloan-----committing to develop her faith in and outside the home. Oh, we are blessed! CC, DD and uncle Brad came into town, Uncle Andy and Aunt Traci were her godparents and we were able to enjoy a meal and conversation with friends and family after the service.
Sloan, looked so darn cute! (of course, her mom thought so) With her special bracelet Aunt Trac had made, the necklace that was mine as a little girl and don't forget the dress that cousin Maggie wore on her baptismal day....wow, we're all about traditions. Also, I cannot forget Aunt Jod's famous name cookies. I can't imagine what it will be like when she gets married one day!
She looked so angelic as she stared into the pastors eyes while he was praying to her. At that moment there was a sense of JOY's presence in the room. She was there with us, of course! God does amazing things! Thank you for a wonderful and memorable weekend! Below is a prayer that Aaron wrote for our little girl:
Dear Lord,
We are here to say “thank you” for bringing the gift of Sloan Joy into our loving and growing family. She is an amazing present from the heavens who brings us daily joy in our lives.
We pray, Lord, that you continue to watch over her as she grows...protect her from evil, and guide her to the way that leads to You!
As proud parents, Janelle and I commit ourselves to maintaining an environment of faith both inside and outside the home. We pray that our love for You be reflected in our daily lives, our spoken words, and our actions. And Lord, we pray that you offer continued blessings on our friends and families as we work to support each other in supporting You.
Every day we are graced by this precious gift of Sloan Joy Sullivan, and we are reminded of Your Love for each of us. Thank You, Lord, for this precious and beautiful gift of Life......this wonderful Child of God.
And so, Lord, with the utmost faith and excitement, we give the gift of Sloan back to You to begin her rewarding journey of faith!
Amen
4 comments:
What a beautiful prayer and such a special day for Sloan and the Sullivan family. Congratulations beautiful Sloan.
sloan looked sooo cute!!! i wish we could've made it to the party.... i love the black and white pic of the entire family!
and like always, aaron is too sweet :)
I love that Qman knows what's most important in the morning...THE BUCKS!
What a beautiful gathering you had with your family and friends to celebrate Sloan's dedication. Well done, Mama.
What a lovely dedication and prayer. It is wonderful and inspiring for Rob and me to see the way you and Aaron lead your family in faith. We feel so blessed to have you as friends and we learn from you all the time. Congratulations, Little Sloan!
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