Saturday, September 06, 2008

Since I have nothing of value to say ...

I will share with you my little niece, Greta. :) She's growing and growing, if you've been keeping up on Katie's blog then you already know that.

My life is busy, but good. I've been learning the hard way with some things. God has been gently pushing and pulling but I just hadn't been getting it ... until now, but as you know, you form habits and then when you learn what needs fixed it's much harder to break them then to form them. But on to happier things ... here's Greta.






























































































16 comments:

Shelly said...

Ana dear,
The photos are great. What a doll and Caleb looks like a blessed father. It sounds like you are being stretched. I hope everything is OK. Please let me know if you need anything or specific prayer on something!

Ana said...

Shelly~
Greta is SUCH a doll. :) She makes me smile and laugh. And Caleb is a WONDERFUL father.

Yes, the Lord is testing and trying, but I'm learning and longing to love Him more. I appreciate your willingness to pray for me! It means so much to me!

Elisabeth said...

ADORABLE pictures, Ana! :) Thank you for sharing. I'm praying you know God's grace and love in full measure ...

Charity Dawn said...

Greta's precious face always makes me smile! *Psalm 121

N said...

Aw, Greta is so cute! :) How old is she now?

ExploreColorado said...

I've always thought it would be great fun to have a hammock. Looks like you all are enjoying it a plenty :D

Your darlinglittle niece sure is growing up fast :}

Ana said...

Elizabeth and Charity~
Thank you for your prayers and Bible verses!! It means SO much to me to know that there are people out there who take the time to leave me a comment of encouragement! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Natalie~
She is six months tomorrow! :) She's half a year old. Wow!

Vickie~
Yes, I know.

Melanie said...

Ana,
You have such a cute niece!! It must be so fun to watch her grow! :-D

I will be praying for you during this stretching time in your life. Growing in Christ is sometimes painful, but the beautiful result of being like Christ is well worth it!

Ana said...

Melanie~
Yes, she's such a cutie! It is fun to watch her grow and see her learn new things. :)

And I thank you, over and over again, for your prayers!! :) I cannot explain what it means to me!! I truly, truly want to be like my Jesus, and as you've said, it takes pain and hurt, but what a result!

Heather said...

I sure am missing more of your posts and am glad to hear a little! Your niece is adorable!!!

Just remember that God's stretching will turn out to be a beautiful thing! :D

Ana said...

Lady Heather~
I'm happy to see your comments! I'm always overjoyed to see comments from a dear bloggie friend. :)

Yes, I know that God's stretching will be wonderful and good, but at the time of the stretching you don't always remember that. :) So thank you for the reminder!

Robert said...

Cute pictures of Greta! I've been watching her growing on your sil's site.It's nice to have her nearby.

I found this story http://standinginaweofhim.blogspot.com/2008/09/in-hand-of-potter.html and thought it goes with what you were saying.

Ana said...

Robert~
Yes, Kat's site is a good place to watch Greta change and grow. :)

Thank you for the link, I'll have to go over and read it!

Ana said...

Robert~
I just had to leave you another comment to let you know that I read the story/link you left me. It was very encouraging. Thank you for leaving it for me!

N said...

Happy Birthday, Ana! :) I hope this next year is wonderful for you.

Ana said...

Natalie~
How sweet of you to remember!! :) Thank you!