According to Holy Scripture in the first book of Samuel chapter one, a woman named Hannah, who was unable to bare children prayed to the Lord and made a vow that if the Lord would bless her with a child she would commit the child's life to the Lord and raise him according to God's law. After a period of time the Lord did bless Hannah with a child, a boy, whom she named Samuel. When Samuel was of age, Hannah kept her promise and brought Samuel to the temple and presented him to the High Priest Eli. Samuel would now live out his days in the temple being raised to keep God's holy law and serve the Lord and the Lord's people. As Hannah did all those years ago we too fulfilled our vow to the Lord and yesterday before a host witnesses from our friends and family we committed our beautiful daughter's life to the Lord. We promised to raise our daughter according to God's Holy Word and to live a Godly life before her, one that honored our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and that brings glory to His Name. We also charged our friends and family to hold us accountable; not to let us stray even in our darkest times. We also charged her Godparents; Troy Jackson Botts, Jessica Rodriguez Espejo, James and Earlene Daggs to ensure that Ariella is raised according to God's holy ordinance and that they stand in place if anything were to ever happen to Rachel or I. We are so grateful for the love and support our friends and family have shown us and for your commitment to help us raise our daughter according to God's Word and His perfect will.
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