The morning was spent cooking and
cleaning and organising everything. Malcolm and Julie came around to
help look after the kids which was a big help. After having lunch the
kids has an early nap time so they'd be up for the afternoon tea.
Alexander had had a feed at 9:30 and then happily sat with Nana J while
watching Daniel and Eliza play outside. I put him to bed around 12 and
hoped that the timing would work for him having another feed and being
awake and happy for the dedication. I wasn't sure it would all work out.
At 2pm people started to arrive. We
sat outside in the courtyard and everyone just chatted and ate. It was a
really lovely time. Alexander had a massive sleep and didn't wake until
3:30 - he went 6hrs between feeds. Oops. But fortunately that meant
that he would be good when at church.
Once awake I fed Alexander and then
he was content to go outside and see everyone. He happily sat with Aunty
Megan and Aunty Julie for most of that time and the enjoyed a cuddle
with Boompa.
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| Jens and I with Alexander |
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| Love my boy |
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| The Nobles |
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| His Auntys love him so much |
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| The afternoon tea |
I am so grateful for all the family
and friends who support us in this journey of being parents. Friends
like Rach and Ruth who still catch up with me since I've finished work.
Friends like Tamara from Daniel's mothers' group who support me in
raising all 3 of my kiddies. Our amazing families who help look after
our kids, who help support us, who encourage us. Our fantastic pastoral
team who are so encouraging, welcoming, supportive. We are very blessed.
We headed to church and when we
arrived we saw Zoe and Tom but also Phil and Shaz. They were just there
to pick something up but it was nice to bump into them.
When I walked into church James pointed out that Ally had come. I cried
from joy. I haven't seen Ally for over 4 years, she hasn't met any of
the kids, yet she was here. I couldn't believe my eyes. After a few
tears, hugs and a quick chat we sat down.
After a couple of songs and a prayer
Brendan invited us up on stage. Daniel and Eliza came up with us.
Brendan was lovely in commenting on how I am doing a year of
thankfulness on Facebook and how it's important to be thankful. To also
be thankful for Alexander today but also to know what a privilege it is
to raise a child and how it can be hard. We need God's support as well
as those around us. Alexander was great for the dedication. Happily sat
with us and with Brendan when it came to the blessing and prayer for
him. Eliza had a great time doing laps onto stage and back to family in
the congregation then back up to us.
Our little guy is very blessed with
so much support around him. I feel honoured that God has chosen James
and I to raise Alexander. I hope and pray that as he grows up he will
come to know Jesus as his own Lord and Saviour. That he will know he is
saved by grace alone. That he will choose to hollow God with all his
heart, soul. Mind and strength.
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