We spent yesterday morning with our church family and officially introduced them to Tariku! I'm not always a big baby dedication fan, but we did it. There is no doubt that Tariku is the Lord's! Our biggest parenting "how do we do this?" conversations are focused around raising Tariku to love and follow the Lord. Yesterday wasn't a decision of "okay, we'll dedicate him to the Lord," but more a declaration and a moment of prayer for him.
So, we all dressed up, invited Tariku's prayer warriors, and stood in front of the church! Pastor Roger shared a great message about Abraham's blessing living out through our kids. It was so timely. We definitely want Tariku to be a blessing to everyone he comes in contact with.
So, we all dressed up, invited Tariku's prayer warriors, and stood in front of the church! Pastor Roger shared a great message about Abraham's blessing living out through our kids. It was so timely. We definitely want Tariku to be a blessing to everyone he comes in contact with.
I was so proud for Tariku to wear his traditional Ethiopian dress. The pants were so long; we opted for khakis. He looked so handsome. I hope he can look back on this day as a big spiritual moment of pride. I also want him to feel pride for the Ethiopian heritage he has and know we tried to always make room for his story. I know God is going to use his story in a big way!
What's a big moment in your life without a little humor?! Tariku was a doll through everything, until it was time for the spotlight to be on him. Almost immediately, he screamed and threw a little fit. He's almost two and didn't understand why he had to be held the whole time. He really wanted to go on stage!
I was so thankful for our kind pastor who took it all in stride and just went to the floor with Tariku!
Our prayer for Tariku is Matthew 5: 16! "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven,"
