Mother's Day

Matti in her dedication dress

At church before the dedication service


Gigi with her grand girls on Mother's Day.

My first Mother's Day was so special because it was also the day of Mattilee's baby dedication at church. Matt and I have always realized that Mattilee is His, He is just entrusting us with her. But on this special day, we publicly dedicated her to the Lord. We had both of our families as well as our church family there to pray with and for us and over Mattilee's life. The gift of a child is the greatest blessing but it is also a HUGE responsibility. Please pray for us in this journey as Matt and I commit to loving, guiding, and instructing Mattilee by our words and example.


We were asked to choose a verse that would accompany Mattilee's picture in the church bulletin that day. Matt and I have always prayed for our children but once we found out we were expecting, it was so sweet to be able to pray specifically for this child. This verse describes what we pray and desire for Mattilee's life.


For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.
Colossians 1:9-10