tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post1102625772528350663..comments2023-05-12T05:12:06.483-04:00Comments on An Unfinished Life: I Saw God Today....Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02324207485114310927noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-70675478263241653972008-10-27T18:59:00.000-04:002008-10-27T18:59:00.000-04:00You gave me chills.You gave me chills.Missing Herhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685517434730278051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-70620126675135002752008-10-21T11:21:00.000-04:002008-10-21T11:21:00.000-04:00Yeah, yeah, yeah!!! Our God is so good isn't he?Yeah, yeah, yeah!!! Our God is so good isn't he?Toniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932591665219087854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-31834574757914902622008-10-20T19:27:00.000-04:002008-10-20T19:27:00.000-04:00Wow this post was amazing...you don't know me and ...Wow this post was amazing...you don't know me and I am not completely sure how I happened upon your blog. Your sweet spirit is amazing. I will continue to pray for you and your husband. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing a child but I know God will sustain you.Sharon Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975491937714581126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-85500309447479766702008-10-20T17:06:00.000-04:002008-10-20T17:06:00.000-04:00I don't believe in coincidences either. That was ...I don't believe in coincidences either. That was most certainly a "Godincidence"! I am happy that you got out and experienced this miracle. God wanted to show you He was still there for you.<BR/>Amen!<BR/><BR/>GaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-86903446834232311142008-10-20T15:14:00.000-04:002008-10-20T15:14:00.000-04:00I actually wrote a blog with that title not long i...I actually wrote a blog with that title not long into my pregnancy with Jenna. I can't listen to it now. Even though I wasn't religious even then, I had started feeling more spiritual after I found out I was pregnant, if that makes sense. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you got to experience that, though. We had an incidence with a dragonfly when we were canoeing the other weekend that was kind of like what you experienced with the song.Mrs. Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548716422011525616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-78950868795081365182008-10-20T15:10:00.000-04:002008-10-20T15:10:00.000-04:00Leah,I, too, gave birth to a baby with Trisomy 18 ...Leah,<BR/><BR/>I, too, gave birth to a baby with Trisomy 18 five years ago. Unfortunately my baby girl died at 23 weeks in utero, so I wasn't as lucky as you were to have the the three days that you had. I read your blog every single day that Christian lived, and enjoyed every single precious day of his life. I know it is selfish, but it gives me a taste of what life with my little girl, however short, might have been like. For that, I thank you. And now, I check in on you every day day to see how you are progressing on your journey of grief. It is rough - I know. I spent a very long time there. <BR/><BR/>I am so sorry for the people that don't know what to say and that say stupid things or say nothing and either way, make you feel sad or lonely, as a result. I am so sorry you will face them. You could just choose to tell your story as it happened when they ask how your baby is, as if it ended just fine, tell them of the beautful delivery, the beautiful days in the hospital, whip out the brag book full of the gorgeous pictures you have of him, and then only at the end tell them that unfortunately he was taken home to God. That would convey a certain message of how wonderful his short life was, although it would make the thud of their reaction that much harder, I guess. I am just so sorry. I had one friend who lost a baby who used to carry around her book of pictures, just in case someone asked to see pictures of him. She says in all the time she carried it, only one person ever asked. I ask EVERYONE who has lost a baby if I can see their pictures. Which leads me to my point. If you can possibly find a group of women or couples in your area who have lost babies, I strongly, strongly recommend you try one out. It was so liberating for me. I was finally among people who were not uncomfortable talking about my daughter. In fact, they WANTED to talk about my daughter. They wanted to see her pictures. They wanted to ask questions. They weren't uncomfortable about anything. And finally, finally I didn't feel alone or different anymore. If you can find such a group in your area, either expressly Christian or not (often even those that are not expressly Christian are often made up primarily of Christians and that dominates the group), I think you would find such comfort there. Just a thought from a mommy who has been there. In the meantime, know that I will continue checking in on you and thinking of you daily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-48812790326838405732008-10-20T15:07:00.000-04:002008-10-20T15:07:00.000-04:00OMGoodness! that gaves me goosebumps! how awesome...OMGoodness! that gaves me goosebumps! how awesome is this?! god is so good..i am so happy that you and ryan got to experience such a wonderful moment. put that ray of sunshine in your heart!mrsrublyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852815577502472706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-51556197000319720592008-10-20T00:54:00.000-04:002008-10-20T00:54:00.000-04:00Oh Leah, I love your post! I am so grateful that y...Oh Leah, I love your post! I am so grateful that you felt His precense. You know you have held HIs perfect creation in your arms and still you caring His perfection in your hearts. I am sorry for the heaviness that you must go through, but am so happy that HE reveals Himself to you as a beautiful gift.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725698005835278265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-87478051480994391322008-10-19T22:59:00.000-04:002008-10-19T22:59:00.000-04:00Leah... beautiful story and beautiful testimony in...Leah... beautiful story and beautiful testimony in it. I think all of our hearts were lifted as were yours. <BR/><BR/>You are often thought of.Deb D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15667732964425801280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-25462473283768088362008-10-19T20:31:00.000-04:002008-10-19T20:31:00.000-04:00That's beautiful, Leah!! That story gave me the ch...That's beautiful, Leah!! That story gave me the chills!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06383060654602178687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-90440249613434281102008-10-19T19:51:00.000-04:002008-10-19T19:51:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing this precious, sacred moment...Thank you for sharing this precious, sacred moment that God blessed you with. I will continue to be a stretcher-bearer on your behalf and lift you to the Lord in prayer as you face the heavy times of grief. I pray that God continues to show Himself to you in beautiful, comforting ways.So Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-68995698640083789602008-10-19T19:21:00.000-04:002008-10-19T19:21:00.000-04:00God's RainbowRainbows appear after mighty stormsWh...God's Rainbow<BR/><BR/>Rainbows appear after mighty storms<BR/>When things look their very worst<BR/>Just when skies are darkest grey<BR/>Look for the rainbow first<BR/><BR/>The rainbow is the sign of God's promise<BR/>He will guide us through any storm<BR/>That He will see us through our trubbles<BR/>No matter what their form<BR/><BR/>When you feel battered by life's storms<BR/>And you are filld with doubt and dismay<BR/>Just remember God's rainbow is coming<BR/>It's only a prayer away<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you had that moment, Leah. Someone told me once, that there is never a rainbow without rain, and you have to look through the rain to see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-6576693965500432522008-10-19T14:07:00.000-04:002008-10-19T14:07:00.000-04:00Love, peace and prayers to you.Love, peace and prayers to you.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495041727747605688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-33038143125968453662008-10-19T05:05:00.000-04:002008-10-19T05:05:00.000-04:00What an AWESOME story! (Love the song too)! Have y...What an AWESOME story! (Love the song too)! Have you ever considered writing? You're very good! Have you ever read the book, The Shack? I just finished it and it was incredible! It was about God revealing Himself to someone who has gone through a horrible thing (I don't want to give away too much of the book) :) Read it...I think you will REALLY enjoy it...<BR/>Love-DoriDoripinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938105191789354587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-85328186881111874832008-10-18T21:28:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:28:00.000-04:00This gave me chills. Thank you for sharing this w...This gave me chills. Thank you for sharing this with us all. Thinking of you and praying for you both.Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553976664879552909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-50645028967501040972008-10-18T20:48:00.000-04:002008-10-18T20:48:00.000-04:00I am so glad that God is giving you signs that He ...I am so glad that God is giving you signs that He is right nearby and has not forgotten your pain. I am praying for you every day.<BR/>love, connieconniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675708151247378703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-76418591307813659942008-10-18T15:58:00.000-04:002008-10-18T15:58:00.000-04:00Happy 2 month birthday Christian! I know this con...Happy 2 month birthday Christian! I know this continues to be so difficult... to figure out up from down just 2 months after your precious boy was laid in your arms. However, I am SO thankful that the Lord continues to reveal Himself to you- in big ways and in small ones. You surely did see God and maybe He was letting you know that Christian is perfect in His arms.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you and for your heart's healing as you never forget.<BR/><BR/>Love you!<BR/>KenzieKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658597453777391189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-1946490237615266722008-10-18T15:05:00.000-04:002008-10-18T15:05:00.000-04:00So beautiful! God is so good! His illustration f...So beautiful! God is so good!<BR/> <BR/>His illustration for you and Ryan and then passed on to all of us is a such a beautiful reminder. My favorite thing about the rainbow is knowing that it's something God can see from heaven while we see it from earth.<BR/><BR/>I once heard God's audible voice at just the time I needed to hear it. "Here I am". Thank you, Jesus! Thank you for being right there for Leah and Ryan!<BR/><BR/>May each emotion, each memory draw you nearer to Him, Leah! I just wish I was there to look you in the eye, to hug you, to wipe your tears, and, yes, to laugh with you and share the joy of your beautiful son! There are many of us here that would do the same. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662891218967597030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-38492713747413469352008-10-18T14:08:00.000-04:002008-10-18T14:08:00.000-04:00Leah, it has been a while since I left you a comme...Leah, it has been a while since I left you a comment, but I wanted to let you know that you have not left my prayers.<BR/><BR/>God baffles me, in His detailed but tiny, small, and big way that he speaks to me. I call them little-big-gifts.<BR/><BR/>5:08...<BR/><BR/>details. to let you know He knows.<BR/>He hears. He loves you. and Ryan. and of course, your sweet Christian.<BR/><BR/>Darlene{darlene}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17310243306735564898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-11389621071428779212008-10-18T11:52:00.000-04:002008-10-18T11:52:00.000-04:00Your evening out was amazing! Have you by chance b...Your evening out was amazing! <BR/>Have you by chance been to this blog. She is truly a inspiration.<BR/><BR/>http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590329522054940452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-24416493527038295002008-10-18T11:28:00.000-04:002008-10-18T11:28:00.000-04:00Oh wow, that gave me chills:) I think you'll have...Oh wow, that gave me chills:) I think you'll have to add that song to your playlist!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749554127523943647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-8662723751503615372008-10-18T10:40:00.000-04:002008-10-18T10:40:00.000-04:00Life measured in days hours and minutes is life so...Life measured in days hours and minutes is life so intense! You spoke so eloquently Leah. As humans birth and baies are such a happy thing unitl there is a bump in the "normal" road. Most people just don't know what to say and rob us and themselves from the beauty of our babies in heaven. As I read your post I agreed so much and wished I could be one of those who you would meet on those everyday errands. I LOVE to hear your stories about Christian and his little mannerisms that made his Mom and Dad smile. <BR/>This is such a hard road and although the public part gets better with time it is so bittersweet.....even after 3 years 4 months and 1 day my tears flow and I miss my sweet baby girl. Hugs to you girl, I am so glad you got a moment of clarity and a message from God. I'm sorue Christian was smiling down seeing his Mom and Dad so happy.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027920490798367239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-85863910176380330762008-10-18T10:14:00.000-04:002008-10-18T10:14:00.000-04:00Amen...what a blessing to have that moment of clar...Amen...what a blessing to have that moment of clarity. That gift. He is close to you, its just hard to feel it most of the time. God is close to the brokenhearted, he blesses the poor in spirit (you know what its like to have your spirit, your heart, your whole body ripped apart and crushed under the pain...leaving nothing left but a poor empty spirit), and he blesses those who mourn. <BR/><BR/>I remember those casual conversations. I hated the while I was still pregnant and after people noticed I wasn't pregnant anymore. I always did the "which answer should I give them?" If I was feeling cruel I would give them the whole ugle truth...and watch them squirm..if I was feeling worn out I would tell them what they wanted to hear. A mother wants her child to be remembered and validated even when he has passed away. I wanted to talk about the labor, the birth and brag about my baby just as much as any other mom. There were very few people who I could share all the joys and sorrows with though.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317610661817876605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-77888164023499368502008-10-18T10:04:00.000-04:002008-10-18T10:04:00.000-04:00What a beautiful moment for you to have with your ...What a beautiful moment for you to have with your husband, son, and your CREATOR! Amazing. I had goosebumps on my arms and tears in my eyes. I hope that miracle moment helps with so many of the other ugly sides of grief. Still praying for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4047288093885552680.post-5018291326130088882008-10-18T09:55:00.000-04:002008-10-18T09:55:00.000-04:00Isn't that awesome how God orchestrates things? A...Isn't that awesome how God orchestrates things? Amen!Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119046483016314068noreply@blogger.com