Find Your Wings

Dearest Andrew,
We had your dedication last Sunday and it was such a wonderful time. I love knowing that we have publicly dedicated your life to the Lord. I pray that we will raise you to the best of our ability. I promise to quit having such mushy blog posts (I'm a mom, I can't help it!), but let me give you the words from one of the songs that we used in your dedication. They are so fitting and I couldn't have written them better myself. They seemed to have come straight from my heart. It is a beautiful song by Mark Harris called "Find Your Wings". I pray that Mommy and Daddy will always help you find your way in this life and help you find your wings. I love you!

Find Your Wings

It's only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that Heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I'll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I want to know
You're walking in the truth
And if I never told you
I want you to know
That as I watch you grow

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I'm here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky
I'll have tears as you take off
But I'll cheer as you fly

Love,
Mommy

Your Daddy

Dearest Andrew,
Let me tell you a little bit about your daddy. He is a wonderful man. He is the love of my life (along with you!) and my best friend. He makes me laugh constantly. Most people who have met him have no idea what a real ham he is, and I'm okay with the fact that few people know him like I do, it makes me feel kinda special! Your daddy is a good man and I am blessed to have him. He is a godly man. He is a man of great faith. He is a faithful and kind man. He is all of these things, and a wonderful dad to you as well. He works so hard to provide for us, and he is giving with his time. Your daddy loves you so much Andrew. The day you were born, something new in him was born too. He was meant to be a daddy and he is good at it. I hope you grow up to be just like him. That would be a wonderful, wonderful thing!

Love,
Mommy