Baby dedications are beautiful, especially when the one you're attending is your grandson's. As I watched our son and daughter-in-law dedicate Will, I thought about what it means to be devoted to someone or something. An "oldies" song popped into mind- Hopelessly Devoted to You. I decided I was definetly devoted but HOPEFULLY so. I thought about how I commited myself to this child before he was born. I am also commited to Jesus Christ, my husband, and my children as well. As I began to think of other people and other things I am dedicated to, I decided to check out the definition. Here's what I found. According to Merriam Webster it means "devoted to a cause, ideal or purpose, firm in one's allegiance to someone or something." The example given was "a dedicated follower of the television show wouldn't dream of missing an episode." Is this the best example people can relate to when they think of using the word dedicated? Some synonyms and related words for dedicated are: zealous,devoted, constant, faithful, loyal, steadfast, true, reliable, responsible, solid, unhesitating, unwavering, gung ho, passionate, enthusiastic and determined.
I decided the next time I think or say that I am dedicated to someone or something, I'm going to check out these words again. Applying one of my house rules is also in order for my life. Whenever I buy something new, I look around for something I no longer need and remove it. One of my friends continually keeps a great word in front of her- intentional. That's what I want for my life. I want to be intentional, to live purposefully. The choice is ours. We can be hopefully or hopelessly devoted.
We think Will is going to be a steadfast LSU fan and in all fairness a Texas one as well, but all Mimi could find in Louisiana to fit Will was purple and gold.
