A very special Mother's Day!

All ready for church!



Pastor Charles talking to Bradley

Me, boo-hooing

sweet girl

I don't think Mother's Day this year could have been any more special than it was. This year was my first Mother's Day to be an active member of a church since we've had children. I couldn't feel more blessed, honored and privileged to have 3 beautiful children. That's why it was so special that we were able to have our children dedicated at our church. It's a very traditional Southern Baptist thing to do and I remember my parents talking about dedicating me, Wendy and Tommy at Glenwood Hills Baptist. This was such a special service from the preacher's words to the choir songs to the actual baby/child dedication part. Nick and I went up to the front with Trent and then Rachel and Bradley were brought in from the nursery. They looked so cute and were so well-behaved standing in front of the church with us. I wasn't sure how Bradley would do, especially once he spotted Papa sitting in the pews, but he did great! The preacher talked to each child, touched or held their hand and read the certificate that he had printed up for them. It had their name, what their name meant, a life verse and a blessing. Each one was so sweet and meaningful, that I want to type them word for word for you to read too. I was so emotional that I pretty much started crying when the preacher started talking to Trent. He went in reverse birth order and I cried during all 3 presentations. I just felt such overwhelming love, joy, gratitude, and honor to be a mom to such special kids. I also felt such joy and thankfulness for my own mom and how much she loves me and has taught me. Rarely do I have any control over my emotions, especially if they involve tears, so there was no chance that I was going to be able to get them under control until the entire baby dedication was over...and then I was fine. I was still thankful, but no longer crying. I took Rachel and Bradley back to Sunday school and came back to listen to a wonderful sermon. It was such a special day! We were so glad that mom, dad, Joe and Deborah were able to be apart of such a wonderful service. Then, we went to Joe and Deborah's for a yummy dinner.

The certificates read this way:

Trent Nicholas Milligan

"Thirsty, Victory of the People"

Life Verse

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV

The Blessing

May God Bless you as you lead others to discover victory in Him.

Bradley Franklin Milligan

"From the Broad Meadow; Free man"

Life Verse

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 NIV

The Blessing

May you discover freedom in Christ and help set others free.

Rachel Jane Milligan

"Sheep, Ewe; God is Gracious"

Life Verse

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

2 Corinthians 12:9a NIV

The Blessing

May God give you His grace and strength to serve Him faithfully.