Thursday, April 10, 2008

My Little Angel

Every year at our church they do a Baby dedication day. The idea is to spotlight new families and new parents and provide support and encouragement for them. Bryan and I were honored to get to oversee this years celebration. We took the "Angel Baby" pictures which are featured in the event, and I put together the booklet and video slideshow. Each baby's parents writes them a blessing which is featured in the booklet. Bryan and I are such soft hearts that we were both in tears as we penned the letter to our little one. And I will admit that I was tearing up as the slideshow aired and I heard everyone Ooh and Aah all the little ones.


Here is what we wrote to our little man.
Dear Shawn,
So much like an Angel you are to us. But how do we raise an angel in today’s world? In every moment that we hold you and look into your face, we feel complete awe at the wonder of God’s power in the beauty that He has given you. The Bible says that children whose parents raise them in the knowledge and teachings of Christ will always return to him. And so we make this promise to teach you not only the teachings of Christ but what it means to walk in a relationship with Him, through great times and through hard times. We promise to let you fall so you can learn, but we will always be there with love to help pick you up and provide strength and encouragement when you need it. You already show your Dad’s curiosity and desire for discovery, and so we know that this will be an interesting ride, but one that we are so blessed to share with you. You are our precious boy and we love you so much! Daddy and Mommy




These are the pictures of Shawn. For more Angel Baby pictures you can visit our Thompson Photography blog.
This one was taken to test the lighting, but it is SO cute. I love this little Longhorn outfit we received at the WBS shower in Austin. Thanks again!!

2 comments:

kristy said...

That is so touching! I'm sure Shawn will always cherish your words. He is blessed to have the two of you for parents! (very cute pictures, too!)

Kevin and Laura said...

Okay I think he could be a Gerber baby. He is just adorable. I want to kiss his cheeks!