Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I am thankful for...

~~I am thankful for a darling daughter, Jadynn, that has been my saving grace since I found out I was pregnant with her.~~
~~I am thankful for my little angel baby...as hard as it is, I just know that Bryce is planning for us to be with him and helps us every day of our lives.~~
~~I am thankful for my adorable monster Trey, he always cheers me up and keeps me laughing and reminds me of what is important in life.~~
~~I am thankful for my husband who sacrifices so much for our little family. As much as I don't say it, I really am so thankful for Ryan.~~
~~I am thankful for a loving family that is always there for me whenever I need to just talk.~~
~~I am thankful for the gospel, the plan of salvation. I would be in a mental institution without it.~~
Today I went on a loss that really really touched me. There are some families that just work their way into your hearts and today I went to one of those families. Such a strong couple. They have known since May that their baby would die either in the delivery process or shortly after. What she had was called Trysomy 13. It kept her organs from developing all the way. She was adorable and had the longest eyelashes that I have ever seen. She gave her mommy and daddy 42 minutes of life. She was a little fighter. Being there with that family through their grief and pain brought those feelings rushing back, but also reminded me that I do have alot to be thankful for. Losing a baby is unfair in this life but I will find out the reason for my trial after this life and I know that Bryce won't have died in vain. I love my 3 kids so much and know that each of them play a special role in my life and growth. Thanks for reading my babble, I was just very touched today and couldn't go without expressing some of my feelings.
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6 comments:

The Wies Family said...

Having almost lost my own baby I know I don't fully understand what you've gone through, but I can appreciate the good that you are finding through it. When I thought Braden was going to die it really made me appreciate life more and the short precious time that we have hear on earth. You are such a strong person with a wonderful testimony. I am so glad to have you as my friend.

The Wies Family said...

Thanks for the comment on my blog. I've decided to switch up my blog template every month (just because I enjoy designing them so much). Next month I'm planning a Halloween one.

Anonymous said...

Yes you do have alot to be thankful for----you have a great FAMILY and super sweet darling children. Bryce is the BEST, and I don't even know him---don't have to. We already know that a great strong warrior he is---and that HF KNEW you would get the job done so thats why he sent him to you. :)
you are so blessed for that!

you are so stong and have a sweet sensitive testimony. Those kind are the best.
hang in there---we ALL have bad days, but those days that are good? always override the bad!

you really need to do photography for Share or something---those special short moments need to be captured for those families---and not by a throw-a-way camera---good good pictures for them to treasure!
You should get a program that does slide shows----then add music and give that to them....awh!

Jaycee said...

Birthdays's are hard but it helps to think about the good times and know that they are in a better place!! thanks for being there is we need it, one of these days we need to get together!! I really didn't peg you as a flo rida fan!! Jadynn looks so pretty in the one picture that's a collage. talk to you later. Sorry the commen's a little random, I've been meaning to comment you and haven't had time. So it's all in one!!

Brooke said...

You are amazing! It would be hard to go thru something like that and find that perspective, but the Lord has a way of healing our hearts. I think it has to be that way, He knew we couldn't exist otherwise.

I'm excited for the pictures! When does she get baptized?

Kady said...

Great post. We should all find time to count our blessings. Thanks for the reminder!