On Septermber , 2014 Adeline came downstairs one night after her brother had fallen asleep and wanted to talk. She had been wanting to talk about accepting Christ into her heart. We have talked many times over the last year about this decision and we wanted to make sure that it came entirely from Adeline and was not forced by James or I. On this particular night she said that she wanted to know for sure that "she would be going to heaven". That she would "live forever with Jesus". We talked about the story of Nicodemus and as Adeline recited it to us there was no doubt in my mind that she was ready, that she knew completely the decision she was making, and that it was what she wanted to do. As a parent praying with your child as they ask Jesus into their heart was the best day of my life. Knowing that we will spend eternity together in God's Kingdom gives such a unbelievable joy.
And now here with family and friends all around James has the honor of baptizing Adeline. What an emotional moment as Adeline tells the world of her decision to follow Christ. This girl has such a tender heart. She is beautiful, loving, caring, kind, talented, smart, gentle, thoughtful, compassionate, happy and the list could go on and on. She is a child of God. She is a gift from God. I feel so blessed to be her mom and learn things from her daily. I am so honored to be on this journey with her.
A pretty special moment to have everyone there. Grandpa and Grandma Bean, Uncle John, Aliyah, Andrew, Aunt Aleisha, Michael, Great Grandpa Forte, Olivia (Addy's friend she's been bringing to church with her for almost two years), James, Myself, Adeline, Uncle Josh, Aunt Erin, Gabby, Aunt Bethany, Grandpa Forte, and Brooklynn.
We're very proud of our Sweet Adeline.
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