Blessings of God

In this dark valley, through our deepest pain; the light of God has given us a pathway through the darkness and His love has held us close. It is because of all we have experienced that His goodness shines brighter. There have been so many little things that have meant so much. I am thankful that:

* Our time of not knowing what would happen was very short. I cannot explain the agony it was and I am so grateful we did not have to keep waiting and fearing what the outcome would be.

* Throughout the whole ordeal we had wise counsel from our loving midwives as they kept us in prayer.

* Dad and Mom were able to make the 10 hour drive to see us and were here through the whole thing even though they could only stay 1 full day (they were traveling the other 2 days). God's timing was perfect.


* A dear family was led by God give give money to my parents to cover the expense of the trip.

* John and Mom labored as hard as I did, pushing against and rubbing my back as the surges of pain tore through my body. Their love and care gave me the strength to go on.

* The process of loss was very short. I am so thankful it did not last weeks and weeks.

* We have been carried in a cushion of prayer. There is no way to handle this pain without the strength of Jesus! The encouragement and prayers of friends known and unknown have blessed us so much!

* After asking if it was okay, my midwife brought her 5 week old daughter with her when she came to check up on me. Though John and I shed tears over our loss, it was so healing to hold a precious baby, she even smiled at me!


* John's family made food and Sharon gave up her many responsibilities to come and stay with us. She has worked overtime keeping me company as John works, making food, doing laundry, washing dishes, working in the garden, and helping take care of the calves (to mention just a few!) She has been a tremendous blessing!!!

* My body is healing and my energy is returning!

* John and I are planning to travel this weekend to see my family, I can't wait!!! We already had this trip planned but it couldn't have come at a better time!