Apr 25 2006
for baby Judah
This came today, and the card read:
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
~ 2 Corinthians 5.8
It's so perfect, to have something tangible to remember him (her?) by...I was a bit surprised to find myself crying like a baby when I pulled him (the cute little stuffed puppy) out of the box and saw our child's name embroidered on the little sweater... it hits me when I least expect it! Then, 15 mins. after UPS had dropped off that little package, a lady from the local flower shop was at the door with this lovely bouquet.
I'll dry the flowers and keep them in a special bottle, as I did with N's and T's birth flowers...
The kids just loved it, and I think it really made a good impression on them, this lovely, tangible recognition of our baby that was still such a new reality in their little minds, an answer to years of prayers they'd prayed. When we came in from the garden, I found N sitting in our office chair, holding the stuffed dog, and deep in thought... we talked some more. He's struggling with "Why would God have you get pregnant just to take the baby right back to heaven so soon?" We talked about Job, and how he never got his answers, but found peace in letting go of having to defend himself and understand it all, and was blessed twice over in his latter years... that we must just trust Him.
~ The Scripture on the card with the flowers just made me cry all over again!! Indeed, to be absent from the body is to be with our Lord... and my body is just so feeling that little one's absence right now, and that Scripture just pierced right through me to that tender place, in a good way. *sighs*
Thank you Cravey family, you've blessed us immensely.;)
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May the Lord continue to speak peace and comfort to you and your family. God bless you.
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
1 John 3:11
For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
((((((BREW CREW))))))
I am in the same place and dealing with the same questions from my children and the same grief. I have a box of pictures and little things that our Samuel Earl was posed with at the hospital. It does help somehow.
Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
What a sweet thing for them to do! I’m glad it was a comfort, and a good intro to speaking truth to your children. I think a new puppy to take care of will also help them in the healing process. They have so much love to give!
Island Sparrow~
Thank you so much.
Silly Girl~
Thank you for the wonderful Scriptures, and everything else. You’ve blessed us immensely.;)
Birdie~
I know that you are, and you and your family have been on my heart so much. I am continueing to pray for your family as well. (((hugs)))
Joelle~
Wasn’t it though?!
Well… it didn’t go too well with the new dog. Our Samson and he didn’t hit it off too well. That little Schnauzer wanted to be top dog from the get go of our introducing them, and literally ran at Samson growling and barking, like little 20# him was going to innhilate 100# GS Samson! Anyways, it didn’t get better, so Scruffy’s going back to his original owner tomorrow, and we prayed tonight that he would find a good home… because even the kids saw and understand that it’s obviously not here. It wouldn’t be fair for Samson, who ironically was the calm one of the two, until that. Then, he got aggressive too…not good.
Oh well, the kids have the chicks to occupy them, and all of our other critters…;)
What a sweet friend you have–that is such a thoughtful gift. Still praying for you!
(((HUGS)))
What a beautiful gift.
This month marks 8 years since our son, Matthew, was stillborn. I think that people are afraid to bring it up to us, but sometimes I just need to talk about him.
Thank you so much Randi.
Oh Laura,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Yes, I believe it’s good to talk about him, and to remember him (esp. now), and that he’s very much alive in heaven… right now.
I’d love to talk with you about him anytime. My own son’s middle name is Matthew.;)
blessings~
Hi Beth,
I think it’s wonderful that your friends acknowledge that Judah is a person! I lost (I hate to say that because I know where he is!)a baby at 19 weeks gestation and it really warmed my heart that my friends didn’t discount his little life…we named him Samuel Finn. Two weeks ago we buried our 5th child, Gus. He was waiting on a liver/small bowel transplant but became very sick and was not able to wait any longer. My heart is with you right now…I know your grief and heartache. I also know that we both are being carried by our wonderful God! I noticed that you are in East TN….I’m in Elizabethton. I would love to get together and talk…cry…talk…cry…eat chocolate…cry!! Take care of yourself and know that you are being prayed for…
www.caringbridge.org/visit/gusdoriot