Dear Britt...

Dear Britt,

Your dad and I had a dedication for you at church this morning. Some babies are baptized, but your dad and I don't believe that baptism really does anything for you as a baby. (Even as an adult, it's a symbol and one we both took part in, but it didn't save us.) Instead of a baptism this morning, we had a time where we dedicated ourselves and our home to God. We prayed that we could nurture and love you toward making your own decision to follow Christ someday. The church committed to supporting us along the way. If you're reading this, I hope it means you have found your way to Him.

I've been praying for you for a long time.. before you were even born. I've prayed you would be healthy and kind and maybe a little athletic.. but even more so I've prayed you would see how much you need God. Sometimes it's hard for "good" people to understand why they need God. And sometimes when you grow up in church, it becomes more of a habit or even something that your family does, but I'm praying you find a faith that is all your own.

No matter what, please know you are loved and I am so proud of you. Choosing Christ.. choosing life.. it's not always the most popular thing or the easiest thing, but it's what I want most for you. Even thinking about our time this morning praying for you, I tear up thinking about what hard decisions you may have to make and I wish I could always be there to protect you, but I can't. You'll grow up and mature and probably push and pull a little to do more on your own before I'm ready but I promise I'll try. I'll try to find that balance between what you want and what you need.. the balance between what I want and what you need.

You have brought so much joy into our lives and it's only been six months. I can't wait to watch you grow up and I just feel privileged to know I'm your mom. Your dad and I are praying for you Britt... every day.

Love,
Mom