Yesterday I went to my regular doctor's appt. They could not find the baby's heartbeat. Ultrasound showed that for reasons that are simply unknown right now, the baby has died. If I do not deliver on my own by Monday, then I will be induced. We know that God has a purpose in every life, no matter how short.
Right now, there are a jumble of feelings. I'm sure the coming days will be no different. We went to my son and told him in person. He came on home as he wants to be here for all of us, particularly FlowerChild, as she leans on him so much. We haven't told the girls yet as we just aren't sure how to handle that at this point. Today in the South the snow is falling and they feel like it is Christmas. I would rather let them have that and watch their delight as they play. It's not important when they find out so much as it is that I find the right way to tell them. I will probably come at it from the direction of a premature birth or that the baby is sick. There is no easy way.
Please just pray for us as this is a difficult time. I appreciate knowing that I have friends all over, some I have never even met in person, that care about our family and are lifting us up in prayer. Thank you!
Oh, that is so sad. I will pray for wisdom for you in telling the girls and that you will be ok.
ReplyDeleteCivilla,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I know when you say that you will pray, you will!!
My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray the Lord's peace and comfort over all of you while you grieve the loss of this precious life. I pray the Lord gives you and your husband wisdom on how and when to break this news to the younger children.
ReplyDeleteMrs.B
Mrs. B,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for praying! We appreciate it more than you can know
Dear One,
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies to you and may you be comforted by the Dear Lord. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Will pray.
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Deanna,
ReplyDeleteThank you! You are always so kind and gentle!
I am fairly new to your blog but my heart too goes out to you. I will be lifting you and your family up in prayer through this rough time. I ask for His peace that surpasses understanding to be over you and that you will be held close by The One who comforts.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, Lisa! My heart aches for you right now! I'm so glad that you are still able to see that God has a plan that is bigger than ours. even though it makes no sense whatsoever right now. What you are about to go through...no one should have to. I will be praying for you...my friend :) P lease continue to lean on God..he is here for us no matter what, and we are never alone. Please keep us posted....I would like to know how you're doing. Much love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteWife and mom,
ReplyDeletePrayers are truly holding us up and shielding us right now. Thank you so much!
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet...I look forward to the day when our prayers for each other can be ALL praises! Life has been one thing after another for us both...yet I do believe that God has used it to forge a friendship. :) I appreciate your prayers and I will update soon.
I was away all weekend. Got a chance this morning to read your blog and am shocked to hear of your loss! I'm so sorry! It's so hard to understand sometimes why God allows such things to happen.I guess we can only trust that He has an eternal purpose for the pain in this life.
ReplyDeleteLord..I pray that you will give this family the grace they need, minute by minute, as they grieve the loss of this precious child.Wrap them in the comfort & peace that only you can give them.
In Jesus name,
Amen
I'm so sorry. I haven't read any blogs in weeks so just read this. My condolences and thoughts are with you. *hugs* I'll be praying for you and the whole family to heal and move on. Thank you so much for your prayers and thoughts for me, especially in this time of loss. You are such a giving and caring person. I'm thankful I "know" you.
ReplyDeletePatty,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. As for me praying for you, well, we all have storms of different kinds in life. But if we get so caught up in our own problems that we stop caring about others, then we really turn into a self centered mess! I suspect it would be easy in these circumstances for me to do just that. It's good to look out for one another and lift each other up to the Great Physician who can comfort and heal every pain. Take care now!