On Your Dedication Day ...

Skinned knees

Runny noses

Tears of joy

Yelps and screams

Warm baths

Melty popsicles

Grass-stained jeans

Sunburned cheeks

Messy clothes

Tired yawns

Stamping feet

Grimy hands

Singing lips

Questioning minds

Loving hearts

Angry cries

Stubburn stomps

Wounded spirits

Whispered comfort

Cuddly hugs

Sloppy kisses

Today, we dedicate our son, Joshua. I am dedicated to you as your mommy, mom, mother, mama. 

I will love you, I will cherish you. 

I will teach you about God, I will try my best to show you Jesus. 

I will make mistakes, I will let you fail. 

I will lead the way, I will learn to let go.

To you, my little boy, my precious angel, my gift from God--to you, Joshua Nelson, I dedicate my heart, my energy, my life. I hold you with open hands, and trust the Lord to help me raise you. You will do great things for Him ... you already have. 

To my Joshua, my Little Buddy, with love on your dedication day, 

Your Mommy