Takahiro's Dedication Day...

Today was Takahiro's dedication day. My family came down to support and celebrate Takahiro!  We had a wonderful weekend.  Taka was such a good boy.  We arrived at church a little early and got in a couple photos.

Taka's friend, James, was also dedicated today.  Here are the boys and their proud parents.

Taka loves his Aunt Robin.

I love Taka's Aunt Robin, too!  Yay for sisters!

After we sang a couple songs, we were presented to the church body.

We prayed over Taka and then the church body prayed this prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Together, we pray that our children's minds will know Your wisdom.

Their eyes will see Your glory

Their ears will hear Your words

Their mouths will speak Your truth

Their hearts will be Jesus' home

Their hands will do Your work

That their knees would bow only before You, the Lord our God

And that their feet would follow You in the way of Jesus all the days of their life.

Amen.

Tim gave another awesome message (how does he do that?)

And, then we got to celebrate.

Our good friends, Chris and Becca, joined us for a picture after church.

My family.  Of course, Taka was being awesome and cried just for this picture.

It's difficult not living in the same city as your family so it's extra special when they come visit.  We are so grateful they were able to spend this special day with us.

And, the last picture of the day goes to Roger!  Thanks for coming, family, and spending time with us.  We love you.  And, we love Takahiro!