Sawyer is Dedicated

We had Sawyer dedicated on Sunday. It was a lovely service. Each father was asked to write a letter to their child and read it aloud. Below is the letter Curt wrote. He did a wonderful job, I was so proud of him.

May 17, 2009

Sawyer,

I’ll never forget January 27, 2009 at 8:19 PM – this is when you were born. Your mother and I decided to not find out if you were a boy or a girl and just be surprised. At this point, Allison was 2 years old and we thought how neat it would be to have a little boy and then we’d have both a boy and a girl in our family. Certainly our main prayer was to have a healthy child, regardless of gender, but man were we excited when you arrived and we heard those words, “it’s a boy!”

I’m writing you this letter in May 2009 as we prepare to have you dedicated at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. What an amazing three and a half months it has been so far getting to know you! You are a wonderful little man. The reason your mother and I are having you dedicated is so that we can make a commitment to Christ and the church body that we will, with the guidance of the holy spirit, strive to raise you to know and love Jesus Christ. Further, we are asking and praying that the church body come along side us as parents to help us raise you in Christ. We pray that someday you will make the personal decision to be baptized in Christ and accept him as your savoir.

I want you to know that I will always love you Sawyer. Just as God designed and instructed Christian marriage to reflect and point to the relationship between Christ and his church; I also desire for my relationship with you, Sawyer, to reflect the unconditional love our Heavenly Father has for his children. I am sure I will fail you at times, just as I sometimes fail at being Christ-like as a husband; but I want you to know that I will humbly strive to show you that I love you unconditionally, and most importantly that God loves you unconditionally. I hope that my relationship with you and my role as a father will strengthen your faith in and love for Christ.

Sawyer buddy, I can’t wait to do so many things with you. I look forward to throwing a ball with you, teaching you about hunting and fishing and the outdoors, indoctrinating you into all things Penn State Football, encouraging you in your studies, supporting you in music or art, or being involved in anything else you find interest and passion in. I’m excited to be a part of your life. I loved you at 8:19 PM on January 27, 2009, I love you now, and I will love you forever Sawyer.

With much love,
Daddy