Well Christmas in Novemeber went well. A weekend filled with ham, presents, family, waterpark and shopping at west ed. It was so good to see the whole family. Was a fun filled weekend. Jan and Bob are staying with us right now. It is so good to have them. Ade is a spittin image of his Dad, especially the way they smile, and the things they get excited about. Cydney and Paige got to meet their little cousin Sam for the very first time. It was so interesting to watch them interact with eachother. I think I have the cutest neices on the whole planet. God has blessed our family so much with many grandkids! The legacy continues....a new generation is birthed and is growing up quickly.


I've been thinking lots lately about legacies... The dictionary definition: "Something that has been handed down from an ancestor or predecessor". What does this mean? What does it mean in my life. What kind of legacy will I leave for my little Sam? What memories will be his earliest of me. Little eyes are watching, little ears listening. It is such an honor to be given a child to raise.

Sam got dedicated this weekend. We chose the name Sam because of its meaning "The man who hears from God". I was reading from Hebrews 11 the morning he got dedicated, the faith chapter. Chance ? I don't think so. The first verse was this "By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had recieved the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son..."and continues "By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child...". By faith we dedicated Sam unto the Lord, for His mightly hand to lead and guide him, and for God to do with Sam as he sees fit. I see Sam as no ordinary child - but a child that the Lord has wonderful and big plans for. I feel like Hannah so much. That God has blessed me with Sam to love and cherish, and to give back to him for the Lord's further purposes. I could only wish that Sam would be fully devoted to furthering the Lord's kingdom here on earth. It was so honoring to have our family around as we dedicated him. It was so cute, Ade carried him up to the front and held him up for the whole congregation to see, and they all cheered and clapped. He is the best Dad ever!

I pray the legacy I leave is one of grace, forgiveness, joy and unconditional love.