Hey Friends,
Today I went in for my 10 week appointment and found out that our baby
went home to be with the Lord.
I was driving on my way to the doctor and praying for our baby saying, "Lord,
help this little one to be strong and healthy and I pray that he will
come to know you at an early age." I felt God respond almost audibly,
"He is strong and healthy and he knows me right now because he's with
me" and I told God, "what I meant was that he would be strong and
healthy in my womb and come to know you in a few years!" But when
doctor confirmed that the baby didn't have a heartbeat I was totally at
peace.
Phil 4:7 says "And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Today it would have been super easy to get angry, frustrated and
resentful, but it was God's peace that was the fortress around my mind
and heart, keeping me from going there. It's a peace that is totally
not understandable unless it is from the Lord. I tell you this not to
bring any attention to the way I handled the situation, but to show you
just how good God is and the peace that he offers you through your
hardest times. God was so tender and so gracious to me to take the
time to prepare me for the doctor's news and to ensure me that my baby
was healthy, strong and in good hands... the best hands! I think
heaven will be just that much sweeter now knowing that Kyle and I will
get to meet our little #2 too.
Just thought you'd want to know.
14 comments:
Praying for your family.
Thank you for honesty and example of trusting God in the midst of hardship.
Love you Sarah. I'm so proud of you. I pray for you like 12802349754 times a day...as I know this heartache doesn't disappear overnight. You know I'm here if you need me!!
God will always continue to show us His love and it is in His love that we find the peace to walk through life!
We are praying for you and believing in God's sovereignty.
Paul D.
My heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss but so thankful for God's comfort. I know God will use your openness and willingness to share your story to touch many lives.
So sorry for your loss! Praise God He prepared your heart for the news. Not that it makes it easier, but at least you know He is present amidst the pain.
We'll be praying for you guys and we're sorry to hear this sad news.
Very sorry to hear the news, but very encouraged by your faithful attitude toward the Lord's sovereignty. We'll keep you in our prayers. We love you guys.
I am praying for you and your family. I know how difficult it is to loose a little one and I am so grateful that God is showing you His grace and mercy even in this time of sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you or your family. Love you dearly.....
Elizabeth Brewster
I'm so sorry to hear that. You guys were beaming of excitement the other day. Your post was a great reminder of the real peace of God. Thanks for being so vulnerable. We'll be praying for you.
Praying for you, sweet friend. My heart broke for y'all as I read this, but what a sweet testimony of God's goodness in the midst of this. Thank you for sharing.
I'll be praying for you too. I've also been through this so I can relate. God's peace is amazing though! Just keep holding fast to Him as your emotions go up and down. It's a process!
I am so sorry guys! Thank you for sharing how God carried you through such difficult news. We'll be praying for your family!
I am so sorry to hear this news Sarah. I will be praying for you and your family.
Lauren
Sarah, I am so sorry to hear this but your sweet testimony absolutely inspires me beyond words! May the Lord encourage your heart during this time and I will be praying for you my friend!
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