April 10, 2011- Jayden Lane Akins dedicated to the LORD!
Psalm 127:3 "Children are a heritage from the Lord."
We wanted to dedicate Jayden when he was born, but it seemed like time went too quickly. We finally got the date planned, asked Preacher Hare to conduct the dedication, and invited all of our family. It was so amazing to see almost ALL of our family in the same church service... together... My Granny Smith also got to come which made five generations there for the dedication. We even got to take some family pictures which we may never be able to do again. It seems like it is so difficult to get everyone together-- much less get a picture of everyone.
I started thinking about the dedication afterward. I know exactly what it means- I knew what we were doing before the service- it just hit me in a different way afterward. I can't believe we are responsible for a little life. What Jayden is taught, what he listens to, who he is around-- even what he eats, what he wears-- God has given us this responsiblity. It makes me nervous really... it is just so much to comprehend. I thank God every day for my son. (he is now 9 weeks and 3 days old) :)
I pray every day for him. I pray for the decisions he will make- the friends he chooses to be around- what he chooses to believe. Even more- I pray that I will be a Godly Mommy. I want my son to see Jesus in my life.
My parents were such great examples of Jesus. I can only hope to be able to the kind of light they were to my family. I never want to get relaxed in my relationship with God or with my family. I want my life to reflect Christ at every minute-- in whatever I am doing.
I want the point of my life to point to Him. - "Crazy Love"
After saying all that-- Jamie and I have decided that I would be a work at home Mommy. My last day at the Wellness Center was Thursday, April 14, 2011. It was a very bittersweet day. I love all the people there-- but my desire is to be at home with Jayden. Even though we have had to tighten down our budget (it is worth it to me)-- and we have to plan each month a little more (which I really did anyway)-- I am so proud we get to raise our child instead of a daycare raising him for us. So now- I am full time with Premier! Something I never thought I would be able to do- but a little jewelry business made it possible for me to be at home.
It is really amazing to look back through the journey God has taken us on since we got married. I had a great job making great money... then I quit under circumstances I couldn't control. I got a part time job at the wellness center and learned to live without the money we had before. I used to think that was a bad situation-- but actually- what a great situation! I never once thought about being able to stay at home with our children, because my income was needed. God was just opening doors...
Premier is such a great company- and I can have the best of both worlds. I can stay at home with Jayden, but still have adult conversations with ladies through homeshows. (something I LOVE doing) and the income is there too!!! God is amazing! I'm so happy His thoughts and ways are higher than my own!
praise GOD for you and Jamie, Jayden is so blessed to have you both and all that wonderful supportive family. Blessings to you.
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