Raveena's Dedication at Grace Chapel.

On a beautiful and sunny Sunday, May 30th 2010, we had Raveena’s dedication to God and a celebration party. Raveena was born on August 3rd 2008 on a beautiful sunny Sunday. She is hearing. The name “Raveena” means beauty of the sun. Her middle name “Jasleen” means absorbed in singing the praises of God. Amrit and I chose both her names with care.

At Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, Raveena’s dedication was a huge honor for her. The purpose of dedication is for God to bless Raveena to grow healthy and show the bright future she has.

In the picture you will see us, her parents, Amrit and I. The paternal grandparents (hearing) are Razeyah and Alex. Her aunt and godmother (hearing) is Charisma. The Deaf godparents are Christina and Rich. Her other maternal grandparents are Dial and Swaran (they live in Singapore and acknowledged the dedication day). We announced our family members and godparents in front of the church congregation. We received a certificate of dedication for Raveena. The pastor, church staff and interpreters who performed and arranged the dedication needs to be commended for a job well done.

In the backyard of our home in Marlboro, Massachusetts, we had the reception party. We invited close friends and special guests. We ate healthy appetizers, lunch dishes, and healthy Asian cake. The adults chatted and catch up our old news. At the same time, they met new people and got to know each other. Children played with bubbles and recreational stuff. We celebrated God’s blessing dedication to Raveena Jasleen Stephen.

My family is the Stephen Family, 2nd generation in the USA!