Sunday, December 14, 2008

Child Dedication

Anna Li Gray
Born February 13, 1996
Joined her forever family July 28, 2008
Dedicated to the Lord on December 14, 2008 This Sunday we dedicated Anna Li to the Lord. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this, Child dedication is a Sunday-morning ceremony that signifies our commitment to uphold the trust the Lord has given us. It is an event that symbolizes our pledge to raise Anna Li in a Christian home and church where she can come to know, love, and serve Jesus. It also signifies a commitment by the people of our church to provide a loving, biblical community that supports and prays for our family.
The pastor read some beautiful scripture and talked a little bit about Anna Li before he called us to come up. Anna Li knew he was talking about her before he even said her name. She had the biggest smile on her face and she was so very proud. She was given a beautiful pink Children's Study Bible with her name engraved on it, a certificate, and a beautiful red rose. It was a wonderful service and all of her grandparents and one of her aunts got to attend.


After the service we went to Decatur and ate at The Golden Phoenix Restaurant with Papa Denny and Mama Carol. We all had a really good time.






5 comments:

Lori at JOY Unspeakable said...

Oh Kristy, Anna Li looks so happy!! I'm just fighting back the tears because seeing Anna Li makes me long for our sweet girl to be home with us.

BTW, I don't think I realized you lived so close to Decatur! My grandparents live there!! Small world!

Jean said...

Congratulations Anna Li! You look wonderful. What a happy day for you and your family!

Love, Jean and Scott

Sonya said...

AWESOME!!!! Love this soooooo much!

Wish we had gone to GP for lunch on Sunday...we were having lunch at Canton House!!!

Brian, Lorri and Ella said...

So precious!! I'm so happy to see Anna Li doing so well. You are a wonderful mama!

Buffi Young said...

What a special day!!! Anna Li looks beautiful!!! I know she just felt so special!! OH...and I LOVE her ear rings! How did she like her first Christmas here? It's so much fun to just bless them, isn't it?!?! Hope you guys continue to enjoy your Christmas break!!!
Blessings,
Buffi