On August 4, 2010 our hearts broke as we heard the Dr. say "she has anencephaly...these babies don't live" at our 19 wk ultrasound. The Dr. is wrong. Our precious daughter's time on earth may be short, but she will live for eternity with our Lord in heaven. During the few months we have her here with us, we intend to make the most of every second of it. Our hope is that she will leave behind more than a few short memories, but that she will leave a legacy of what it means to hope in Jesus.
Rachel's Story:
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
truth be told
I feel paralyzed this morning. We're supposed to leave in 15 mins to go to the funeral home and I can't even get myself to get dressed, never mind showered. The thought of picking out a baby casket makes me want to puke. I don't want to do this. I wish I would wake up and find this was just a nightmare - it certainly feels like one. God, give me strength
Stacy,
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harlee, John, riley
I'm feeling pretty helpless these days. I would like nothing better than to wrap my arms around you like I did many years ago and say "don't worry, honey I'll make it all better"
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Tiny Footprints on a Mother's Heart
ReplyDeleteBy: La Belle Dame Sans Merci"~John Keats 1819
When a baby arrives,
be it for a day, a month, a year or more,
or perhaps only a sweet flickering moment-
the fragile spark of a tender soul
the secret swell of a new pregnancy
the goldfish flutter known to only you-
you are unmistakeningly changed...
the tiny footprints left behind on your heart
bespeak your name as Mother.
My prayers are with you and your familly,
-Lisa Williams-
Stacy, And Family..I just read your blog..I've never been so moved by your courage, Faith, and your strength. I also so admire the name of your new daughter, as I know her grandmother, and she also is a beautiful person, strong,and caring. My thought's and prayers are with you and your entire family.
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