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The Reverend

So what can I say blogging just isn't my strong suit. With 3 kids and the busyness of daily life, most days I am simply in "survival" mode, of getting to where we need to be on time and dressed and ready. We haven't had winter in 3 years because of living overseas, and while I am enjoying the change of season (especially this winter since it is so mild), I have to say hats off to Melissa Hunt and the others of you who live in colder places, because getting 3 children dressed in coats, stockings, gloves/hats, and out the door is a huge success. Okay now I am just rambling.

The biggest thing that this January has held was the official ordination service of my dear husband. He has studied for several months now and passed all of his exams back in November, and it was such a joy to have such a special service held as he officially begins his career in ministry as a teaching elder. I am so proud of him and all that he was able to accomplish through the grace of the Lord. There were many people there taking pictures with much fancier camera than these but since I haven't gotten them yet, I will share what I have.

Both of our parents were able to be apart of the service, as well as my sister and her daughter.


The little ladies of the weekend.


Our attempt at a family photo.


Many of the men in Sean's life that have encouraged and challenged him in ministry.


And the Reverend himself. I teared up at many points during the service, when 30+ men laid hands on him in prayer, during words of encouragement from fellow pastors, and at the end when he gave the benediction.



I love you Sean, and I am blessed to walk along side of you in your call to the ministry.

4 comments:

EMU said...

Aww! I teared up reading this post. Love you guys. Love your story. Love that I was around when it started! :) I want to visit your church our next trip to Charlotte. And a big congrats to Sean!

Melissa said...

Hooray! Love the picture of all those men who have cared for Sean so well-- wow.
You look beautiful, too, Lindsey. Wish we were closer so I could borrow that dress sometime.
And thanks for the shout-out. We do bundle up all the time, but all that does is explain why I am LATE everywhere I go :-P
Congrats and love to all of you.

Dena said...

Yay, congrats to Sean! Sorry I wasn't able to make it up to
Visit a few weeks ago. Want to see you!

Karine and Tom said...

Congratulations, Sean! We miss you guys! We're so happy for all the wonderful things that seem to be happening for your family.