dedication

Samuels dedication was today and I have to say it was a fantastic day.

Today started early when Samuel decided it was time to get up at 5.30am after keeping us awake half the night screaming everytime he was put in the cot and kicking us in bed. I think I only managed three hours sleep last night. This morning before heading to church grandma and I did prep work for the morning tea at church and celebration BBQ at home then we got ready, woke Samuel who had gone back down for a nap got him dressed and left for church.

On arrival at church we had a quick meeting with our minister Paul and then it was time to start. As the dedication was part of our usual sunday service we did the usual prayers, songs and offerings and then it was time for the dedication. The dedication began with the sldeshow of Samuel's life so far and then it was on to the vows Adam and I were making and the prayers for Samuel, then signing the certificate. In the Salvation Army a dedication service is fairly short but with the addition of our slideshow and a song it took up a little bit of time. Once the dedication was over Adam took Samuel into Sunday school while I stayed for the sermon. Today's sermon was all related to what it means to give your child to God (which we had just done) and how to raise them in a Christian home.

Once church was over we had morning tea at church before heading home for our BBQ. As we had done all the prep in the morning and the guys were cooking all we had to do was take the food out then sit down and relax. Samuel slept for the first two hours so I got to switch off and enjoy spending time with friends and family. The BBQ was fantastic. It went all afternoon with great conversation, playing with the kids, relaxing, eating and enjoying each others company. The BBQ began at 12.30 at 5.00pm we put more meat on the BBQ and had dinner as well. Thanks to our ministers teenage daughter I got to relax more than usual too as she was only to happy to run around after Samuel keeping him out of trouble.

Everyone has only now just left at 7.45pm, I'm exhausted as was Samuel who went down without a fuss. It was a perfect Sunday. A special event, relaxed BBQ, great chat and perfect weather to watch the day slip into night and the massive full moon rise. It was great celebrating the gift that has been given to us, it may have happened later than usual but it happened.