tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post6297313908479048385..comments2023-12-13T02:23:37.161-05:00Comments on Baby Rachel's Legacy: Don't Want to Miss it TwiceRachel's Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05085949875951256158noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-15934137388152175332011-02-21T13:23:46.461-05:002011-02-21T13:23:46.461-05:00Your thoughts that you have posted remind me very ...Your thoughts that you have posted remind me very much of my own. Sometimes it startles me some of the thoughts that run through my head, like maybe we should go ahead and buy another plot just in case we would need it. I think of stuff that would have never crossed my mind before.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-70157892350904097362011-02-11T22:45:37.982-05:002011-02-11T22:45:37.982-05:00This post was amazing. It is everything I have fe...This post was amazing. It is everything I have felt over and over. I did hear the comments after I got pregnant again, only three months after losing my baby girl to Anencephaly. Two weeks after finding out about the pregnancy, I began bleeding very heavily. I thought I was about to lose yet another baby, and so close to the last one. I would find myself hyperventilating from fear of going through it all again (and here I was thinking I had handled it quite well, and that if the Lord willed it to happen again, I would do it again and again for the experience I was able to have while carrying Gianna). When it came right down to it, I was so scared about doing that again. I had a subchorionic hematoma and was told that it could cause me to lose that baby. Every time I had extreme amounts of bleeding I would almost cause myself to faint out of fear. Then one day, I sat down and realized that none of my children are actually "mine". They are all on loan from God, just for me to raise for His glory. So if that was the case, he must love them far more than I do (although how that's even remotely possible, I don't know, causing me to never quite believe that). I surrendered my baby to him that night. I felt such calm after that, that when that night I began bleeding so much that I began to feel faint from the loss of blood, I didn't fear. I knew I could trust Him, that if He felt I was up to losing yet another baby, I could do it. I didn't bleed any more after that and I went on to have a healthy baby. When we surrender our plans and fears to God, He does such wonders in our lives. I know this was a lot about me, but I wanted to share this experience with you to hopefully encourage you in your faith and trust in God. My prayers will continue with you and your family.melihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496503401518071516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-70660143585767115822011-02-08T23:29:00.721-05:002011-02-08T23:29:00.721-05:00Thank you as always for your open-heart and your c...Thank you as always for your open-heart and your candor in sharing. <br />I also am a worrier. I am going through the Beth Moore Bible study "David:Seeking a Heart Like His". I feel like I have given so much over to God to entrust to Him but I was also holding onto my child. Through the study He has brought me to the place where I am learning to give her over to Him. The thought terrifies me sometimes that in releasing her to Him He will take her from me. But I have to dwell on that He is in control and will be with me no matter what. God has brought you to my heart many days while studying it and I continually pray for you. <br /><br />Love In Him<br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351089953314618302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-29396838701571842822011-02-08T10:42:56.594-05:002011-02-08T10:42:56.594-05:00I Love You....I Love You....Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207133303579233296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-91967301196298925652011-02-07T16:29:25.327-05:002011-02-07T16:29:25.327-05:00I could have written this post word for word! I st...I could have written this post word for word! I stuggle with all of the same things daily. You are not alone. I pray for you guys everyday. God will show us the way. :-) Love you!Courtney Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543113511279590970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-44353399555578504262011-02-07T15:49:39.019-05:002011-02-07T15:49:39.019-05:00I will continue to hold you up in prayer as you ta...I will continue to hold you up in prayer as you take the next step of faith. I remember getting pregnant after losing our Ethan and the fear that went along with that. But God is faithful! No matter what!!!! No judgement here either! You need to follow what God is leading YOU to do, end of story! Trusting our Savior to continue to hold you up, guide you, and love you!<br />Praying and loving from here.....<br /><br />Carrie :)Lajeunesse Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529083021903048079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-89397500357280587392011-02-07T15:34:41.689-05:002011-02-07T15:34:41.689-05:00God will walk you through it all friend! You are s...God will walk you through it all friend! You are so right to let go and let God...<br /><br />Let's make a pact OK!?! I won't let the fear take over and neither will you! We WON'T miss it twice. I REFUSE to be afraid.<br /><br />Just like we did with Rachel and Amelia we will rejoice, one day at a time, but rejoice FULLY without worry or fear knowing that God has already sorted through it all!!!<br /><br />Although you didn't write this post just for me it feels like it today! I needed this post friend.<br />I'm not gonna' miss it twice!!! <br />You'd think I'd know that by now...<br /><br />Love Ya!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12906011318192557550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-16041352135317704262011-02-07T14:52:04.915-05:002011-02-07T14:52:04.915-05:00I've read your blog for a long time but I'...I've read your blog for a long time but I've never posted but after reading this entry. I felt God put these words on my heart for you and I hope they bring you some comfort. I'll be praying for you through this journey and as you start a new journey in God's plan.<br /><br />Psalm 33:22 "May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you."<br /><br />Luke 12:22-32<br />"Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?<br /> “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?<br /><br /> “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.<br /><br /> “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom."Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11216985019481026366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-45540193374694392172011-02-07T13:42:38.897-05:002011-02-07T13:42:38.897-05:00Just as Rachel's older siblings had the privil...Just as Rachel's older siblings had the privilege to know, hug, and love Rachel, her younger siblings will grow up with the knowledge that they have another two siblings in heaven waiting for them. They will see your love for her, your projects done for her and will believe in the God who carries you. Not having more children would simply deny someone(s) of being able to love Rachel as a sister. And that's not a good thing.<br /><br />:hug:Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035184073735513057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-39846098692763357992011-02-07T08:09:07.013-05:002011-02-07T08:09:07.013-05:00Dear Stacy!
I´m so sorry for the long time without...Dear Stacy!<br />I´m so sorry for the long time without leave a comment here... I always think about you, Rachel and your family and I pray for you all, so that God can always show His love and care for your lives and comfort your hearts during grief, that I can´t wonder how hard it has been. I miss Rachel! It was very special and a privilege to know her through your posts during pregnancy and through her pictures, she is precious and so strong and brave. I am shure God sent her for you as a present, a privilege and an honor, and I admire you so much for your love, your courage, your sincerity. God is writing a wonderful story through your lives and so many people are hearing about what really means trust in Jesus. God loves you so much that He gave His son to die for Rachel, so that someday you could take her back in your arms. I believe with all my heart He will guide you about the future and bless you so much, and will heal every fear and pain in your hearts.<br />With love, and missing Rachel,<br />JoanaJoanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648871422829084252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-32060689638476657862011-02-07T04:06:30.487-05:002011-02-07T04:06:30.487-05:00No judgement here, Stacy! I have not been through...No judgement here, Stacy! I have not been through anything close to what you have experienced and shared but have come to realize that some people 'will always have their opinions'. Let them! Hence my (please pardon my expression) who gives a shit attitude! People don't like what I do, they don't have to. People don't like what I think, they don't have to. Live your life for you and for your family. After all, those people won't live their lives for you. You're right, it's God's choice. Those people have not walked a half a mile in your shoes, who are they to judge. <br /><br />BIG hugs to you, my friend, and a daisy too ~*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-91503676375921253152011-02-07T02:36:49.667-05:002011-02-07T02:36:49.667-05:00Stacy, I know SO exactly what you are Talking abou...Stacy, I know SO exactly what you are Talking about! I am worried about that, too! And we have two risks that are higher by now Because our little son has down Syndrome.. (i thought, that was difficult until Valentina came into our world) i just told my husband two days ago, that I don't Know If I would survive another baby with 'problems', Even If it was missing only a Little finger...<br />And people..and choice... Yes, it starts already with those, who admire our choice. As If it was a choice! The only Thing we chose was NOT to choose. To leave the choice to God. I wouldn't go this Journey if I was the one to decide. Not once and for sure not twice. That is, why I worry the same Way you do.<br />That are the fears. We Know, that we would love them again and again, but we are so vulnerable at the same Time, because we know the pain, we know, that we are not in control... that is, why we can feel guided. And that is, where we can feel god. It is all belonging together.<br />I would not Exchange my Valentina with any other healthy baby because she was perfect.<br />I may sound confused:-). I hope you understand!<br />Love, ikoIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695920591717990931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99400039966124695.post-46086511288744772422011-02-06T22:08:29.224-05:002011-02-06T22:08:29.224-05:00No judgment here Mama! I have lost 2 pregnancies ...No judgment here Mama! I have lost 2 pregnancies and have 2 children which are the results of pregnancies after my losses. After each loss,I would drive myself crazy with the "what-ifs": what if I loose another baby? What if something is wrong with me and it's my fault that my babies have died? What if I am not strong enough to handle all of this?!?!?!? And the what-ifs went on and on and on. I was so scared each time after a loss to conceive again, but I slowly began to realize that I could not control what was going to happen. My ultimate goal and hearts desire was a healthy baby, and to get there I had to trust in God and have unending faith that good things would happen, and you know what.....they did! :) I don't know why I had to suffer through my losses, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. I learned so much about myself and love and God and a greater plan, and while I will always be sad that I do not have those sweet babies in my arms, without those losses I would not be the person that I am today: fearless, determined, extremely grateful, and filled with faith, hope, love, and joy. I now BELIEVE. <br /><br />Best wishes to you and your family and I want you to know that I pray for you daily. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you and Rachel. <3Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834828460830645935noreply@blogger.com