Some of you already know the story about my sister/brother-in-law and their baby... I'm so happy because this Sunday is going to be a really special day, and in order to explain why, I'll tell the story.

My sister Diana and her husband tried for almost 6 years to get pregnant. Her husband had some chromosomal problems, so they went through just about every technological procedure to conceive a baby, but for many years nothing worked. That whole time was extremely disappointing (devastating at times) for my sister, because she wanted so badly to have a baby. She became a person with anger, bitterness, jealousy, sadness.... getting pregnant was so important to her that it became more important than anything. All of this was before she came to Christ.

Finally, after about 5 1/2 years of disappointment and anger, she had a change of heart. I think God had been pressing on her heart, and she finally realized that she had the wrong attitude and she decided she didn't want to be angry and sad anymore... and she also realized what was missing from her life... God, faith, and she knew she needed forgiveness, and she needed to surrender her own will, to God's. So on February 2, 2004, my sister 'surrendered' to Christ. It was an awesome day. We were at a little church here, and after the service, my sister talked to the pastor and his wife, and she told Lynette the story, about how she had been trying to get pregnant, with no luck, and how she realized that she had put having a baby above everything else... So Lynette (the pastor's wife, who is a very cool lady) led her in prayer, and I was there too.... and as she prayed with her, she asked Diana a few questions. She said, if it is God's will for you to not have a baby, will you still follow God? And (remember, that she wanted a baby more than anything, so this was a big question for her) she said, yes. And as she prayed outloud, Lynette asked God to give Diana and her husband a baby.

My sister had one last procedure planned, that she had to fly to a clinic on the east coast for, and if that didn't work, they were going to go for adoption. So, 2 weeks after she became a newly born Christian, and they had said that prayer asking God for a baby, my sister conceived a baby.... after almost 6 years of trying. :) And her baby, (my niece) named Summer, is the most adorable, awesome, cutest, smartest baby.... who is definitely a gift from above.

So why am I telling this story? Because this Sunday, at the same little church that she said that prayer at, my 8 month old niece, Summer, is going to be christened, or 'dedicated' to God, and it is also on the weekend of Diana and her husband's 10 year wedding anniversary, and it is also the very last day that that pastor and his wife will be at that church. (they're moving )..... so it's going to be such a special day. They're probably going to tell (a short version) of the story to the church, and my sister wants me to be there with her, on stage, with Chris and Summer.

I went with her today to buy a dress for Summer, and we found the perfect dress... it's a beautiful white dress, not too fancy, but not too casual, it's sleeveless, with a sort of embroidery on the top, and the bottom part is full....it's going to be so cute, I can't wait! :D

So I just had to share that. I want to show a photo of her, but i'm not sure if my sister would object to that, so.... i'll wait. She's planning on getting some professional pics taken after the dedication on Sunday, so if she says it's ok, maybe i'll post one then.

that's it! thanks for reading! :D

Awwwww... that's so cool, Cindy. :nice:

Y'all have an awesome weekend. :)

Thanks! :p Hey, if you're not busy on that day, and you want to go, let me know... you can meet us there, if you want. :)

Kewel Beans! :)

Thanks Jim. :) I just wish my sister would've given more notice for this, so i could've invited some more people. It only became a sure thing a couple days ago.

OK, I've confirmed it. Summer is adorable. :nice:

Yay!! :D Yes, she definitely is.

She seemed to like you too, btw. Either that, or she was just wondering who this new person was! :D

thanks for sharing hun it has made a start to my day a good "feeling" day. hugz A.

aww sweet story!

Thanks MIMI, and Anrora... glad you liked the story. :) I'll see if I can post a pic of her baby, when we get some uploaded. <3

Well, there weren't that many photos of her dedication... but I'll post one from afterwards.... but Summer was super tired (it was her naptime) so keep that in mind with this pic. Normally she is smiling, but in this pic she is sleepy.


My sister (dark hair), the pastor's wife, and my sister's husband, Chris.... and Summer. :)

My compliments to the photographer. :nice:

Diana looks fab-u-lous.

BTW, I didn't mention this before, but if the pastor's wife's blonde hair was shorter, then you'd get an idea of what my mother looks like.

My compliments to the photographer too! :D Thanks for doing that.

And your mom must be a pretty lady! :)

Summer says hi, btw! She's almost crawling now... she does a half way crawl, but she definitely can get from one side of the room almost to the other!

Buttercup nice pics! sorry i didnt see them before hun, i hardly take time in the journal area and forget where i last posted!
She looks adorable :)
lovelly family hun and you are lucky! :)

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Buttercup nice pics! sorry i didnt see them before hun, i hardly take time in the journal area and forget where i last posted!
She looks adorable :)
lovelly family hun and you are lucky! :)

Yep, she is... and she's got the best personality too, you can tell already, at 9 months. :D Thanks Anrora. :)

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Hey... did you post a pic? I don't see it there.

I accidently posted a PM as a post, so I deleted it. Hopefully it showed on your PM. :)

Nope, no pm. :shrug:

:nonono:
Just re-sent that PM.

Oh wait... I did get that! The one from earlier. Duh.. never mind. :p And thanks!