1 in 4 pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
I have heard it before, I know it is common... never in my life did I think I would be 1 of those 4. Joel and I were so excited last week to find out we were expecting Russell baby #2. We were devastated on Sunday to find out that baby went home. We couldn't have done anything different to prevent or change this. I believe life starts at conception, so even though I was early... it was still our little one we lost.
Please. Prayers over Pity. Not just for me, but for all the women who have lost their little ones before they could even be held.
At this point, I don't have words to describe how I feel. The song below is as close as it gets:
Glory Baby by Watermark
Glory baby you slipped away as fast as we could say baby…baby..
You were growing, what happened dear?
You disappeared on us baby…baby..
Heaven will hold you before we do
Heaven will keep you safe until we’re home with you…
Until we’re home with you…
Miss you everyday
Miss you in every way
But we know there’s a
day when we will hold you
We will hold you
You’ll kiss our tears away
When we’re home to stay
Can’t wait for the day when we will see you
We will see you
But baby let sweet Jesus hold you
‘till mom and dad can hold you…
You’ll just have heaven before we do
You’ll just have heaven before we do
Sweet little babies, it’s hard to
understand it ‘cause we’re hurting
We are hurting
But there is healing
And we know we’re stronger people through the growing
And in knowing-
That all things work together for our good
And God works His purposes just like He said He would…
Just like He said He would…
BRIDGE:
I can’t imagine heaven’s lullabies
and what they must sound like
But I will rest in knowing, heaven is your home
And it’s all you’ll ever know…all you’ll ever know…
This is the only link I could find to the actual song if you want to hear part of it :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FobeElssLCs
6 comments:
Oh Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about this loss. I know the pain and emptiness you feel over the loss of this precious little life. Your written words are beautiful, and so true. When I had my miscarriage, I felt as if I was the only one who had ever experienced it (because you're right, it IS a taboo conversation...for whatever reason). But as I began to open my heart and open up to others about my experience, I was flooded with "I understand", "I've been there", etc. I was equally as shocked as I was blessed by the outpouring of support from other women who had indeed experienced the loss of an unborn child.
I was working at The Alpha Center at the time and actually started a miscarriage support group. There were 3 of us and it was wonderful. We went through a Bible study called "Threads of Hope, Pieces of Joy." It was beautiful and sweet and helped bring me to a place of peace. I would be honored to bring you a copy of it tomorrow...please?!
I love you so much, my dear friend. You will get through this. Rob and I will be praying for you, Joel, and Isaiah. God is holding tightly onto our babies until we can hold them in our own arms someday. And they are certainly the best of friends already! :)
Love, blessings, and lots of hugs to you! I will call you tomorrow!
~ Erin
I just read your blog post and have to say that what you are doing is so brave and I think you are right on about our current culture. I'm so thankful that my wife has such an amazing friend like you, Lisa. I know that no words I could type or say would be much comfort to you guys in this time but I want you to know that Annie and I are praying for you and that somehow, someway God will heal your hearts and through your examples his name will be praised. Hang in there. May you find strength and peace in Him.
Jonathan (Annie's hubby if you hadn't guessed already)
dearest lisa...
im so very sorry. i cried reading your post. dont have many words, but will offer many prayers your way. thanks for sharing and being so very vulnerable. there's this song by Selah called "I will carry you". Look it up, the lyrics are beautiful. Love you.
Sending up some prayers for you, Lisa! Thank you for sharing your story and allowing us to support you in this way.
Lis-
I don't know why this post didn't come across on my notice sooner. Anyway- again, thanks for letting me know right away and thanks for sharing your experience. Also, I love that song and think it is a perfect expression. Most of all, been praying for you and love you and Joel lots. I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm sure it will be a process to heal. Please know even in the weeks/months to come I'm here for you!!
Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. Every miscarriage, every woman's story, is unique...but there is also comfort in knowing that you are not alone in this experience. May God walk beside you on this grief journey. Thanks for sharing your story.
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