Sweet, precious ones...
I was so proud of you tonight! You came in to church in your sweetest clothes, brought mommy and daddy and some of you even had your grandparents there! You smiled, cooed and giggled right on cue. We worked hard all day to decorate just right so that our celebration of YOU would be just perfect. Sifting through photos, decorating tables, sorting out your bibles and crosses...all these tasks were simply filled with joy, because we were doing it for you. You are so important to Jesus. I love how our church honors you on this special night of Baby Dedication. I love that I get to be the Nursery Director and get to be a part of your lives. As I watched our shepherds pray blessings over you and your families tonight, I was moved to tears at times because I am so proud of your mommies and daddies for raising you to know Jesus. It was such fun to walk around and have you reach out for me...I realized you actually have grown to know and trust me. And what a mighty responsibility that is for me. I love everything about each baby I know...and I pray for those who are yet to be born. I love how we got to celebrate sweet Manning's first birthday tonight, how Mary Kate giggled out loud when I spoke to her and how even though he had to miss a flight, James got to be there to pray a blessing over Manning, Mary Kate and sweet Andrew. I am amazed at how Ansley is growing so fast and so sweet, how Charlie smiled when I said his name, and how his big sister, Abby, was sweetly dedicated right along with him. I love how Owen has grown "into the nursery" and smiles so sweetly when we see each other, and how Sydney is such a sweet reflection of her sister Gracie Claire. One of my favorite moments was watching my sweet Sam and Patty's precious Mitchell giggling at each other while having their pictures taken. I love how Kinley has begun to recognize me and smile at me without any prompting. I love Haven - she is getting so big and she loves coming to see me now in the Nursery! I love Lael and how even though she didn't even know me just a few short months ago, we have become such good buddies. (I love Jonathan, Timo and Tori, too - what sweet brothers and sisters!) Annie looked adorable, as usual, and was so cuddly! I missed Ryder, but he was busy welcoming a new cousin into the family...so it will be fun to watch him grow and share this special night next year with his buddy, Colter. I love how John and Kailey came and helped us clean everything up with their mommy and daddy, because they are being taught servanthood early in life. Of my 84 sweet and precious babies, I could never pick just one. But I do lift each and every one of you up to the Father every day. And I thank Him that I get to be a part of your lives. So, be blessed every day and remember you are "precious in His sight"...
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Thank you so much for being our nursery director, and for not just doing it b/c it's a job, but doing it b/c you truly love and care about each and every baby in your nursery! We love you miss mindy!
What a wonderful job and you are the perfect person to do it~
That was the absolute sweetest post I've ever read! Thank you so much for your kindness and how wonderful you are with all of our babies. I still remember the women who were with me in the nursery at Altamesa and I know its so precious to you to watch "your babies" grow up. Thank you a million times over for loving them.
Adam, Leslie & Haven Thomas
Thank you so much for such a wonderful evening! You all did a great job and made all of us feel so special and loved! You're the best!
We love you sooo much! We can't wait till next year either.
It was a special evening for lots of families . . .and I love that you mentioned how cute my little niece, Annie was! he! She is precious, is she not?? And then there's my cute Lael, too. Love her. YOU are a blessing, dear one!
Oh Miss Mindy I just read this post and it is so precious. You are so gifted for the position that you are in. You make every baby feel like they are your favorite. Every one of my kids love you. We love being a part of Richland Hills and we feel so blessed by the the precious people who are caring for our children.
Love you
What a richly blessed church we are to have you loving our babies!!! Because my parents came back to the Lord after having their first child, I have a super soft spot in my heart for all the searching mommies and daddies who want to know how God feels about their children. I think you give them a wonderful glimpse into His heart. You made Wednesday a precious night of celebration. Thank you for letting us be a part of your team. John and I are ready and waiting whenever you need us!
Oh sweet Mindy you are such a blessing to my Annie. You make dropping off my baby girl each Sunday easier because I know you love her. I am so very thankful for you and for all you do. What a fun and special night we had on Wednesday!!
...and we love "Miss Mindy"
Can't wait until it is Colter's turn!
Thank you for the love that you have for our babies! You are the best person for the job of our nursery director! Thanks for taking your job as seriously as you do! Because of that, our babies are blessed!! :o)
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