As Heather posted on her blog this afternoon.........."On Monday night God chose to give our babies angel wings ... I don't know why, but he did. We already miss you."
They were just 19 ½ weeks old. Please pray for her and Matt as they grieve the loss of their precious babies. Thanks for lifting our entire family up during this incredibly sad time. We had to say goodbye before we even met the twins. God created them for Heaven immediately.
Many of you have already emailed us, letting us know that you are praying for all of us. Thank you so very much. I can't possibly respond to each email, but our hearts are full knowing that you care.
One such email came from Dave's cousin's wife about her own loss of a baby.....'Another thing that helped me was to try and picture my baby being rocked by my Grandmother in Heaven. She rocked all of her grandchildren, even when we were in our early teens. Can't you imagine Bud(Dave's father) walking down the streets of gold with the babies telling them all of his stories?'
On Monday night as we stood beside Heather's bed while she was in labor, we talked about how Grandpa would be the first to hold these babies.....he always did love babies!
I can't believe that I have any tears left to cry....but still they come! I have always said that whereas the Bible says that God sees each of our tears and puts them in a bottle, for mine He must have several large 10 gallon drums!! But at the same time I know that His word is true and although we don't understand the why's, we can still trust Him.
Isaiah 43:1b-3a
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
In September it was 31 years since we lost our first baby at 13 1/2 weeks....since then I have often prayed for others who have lost children with the words from 2 Cor 1:3.4:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Little did I know that He would use our time of pain and sorrow in the lives of our own children. I am so glad that He doesn't waste our sorrows and that one day soon our weeping(and tears) will be turned into shouts of joy.
16 comments:
Oh Doris, I am so, so sorry. What heart wrenching news this is. You & your entire family are in my prayers. We have a grandchild in heaven as well. That knowledge is comforting, but it doesn't really diminish the pain. May God give you all peace and comfort as you process this loss.
Vange
It hurts so to see your kids in pain. You are grieving for them as well as for your own loss. We ask "WHY", sometimes we may see glimpses of the answer, but one day we will see the whole picture and understand. Until them, may God give you faith to keep trusting. Praying for you, my friend.
love you.
Dear Doris,
I am so sorry to hear about Matt and Heather´s (and all of your) loss. I remember when you shared with me after my second miscarriage. It has been a long road since then and we are rejoicing in the way that God has chosen to give us a family by adopting two little girls from Argentina. His ways are not our ways. I will be praying as I understand a glimpse of Heather's loss. We all grieve in different ways but I know that God will meet her where she is at just like He did for you and I and so many others.
Blessings,
Leana Janzen
Doris, there really are no words for a time like this. We are so sorry and you've all been in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with His love and presence.
Dear Doris
I am so sorry for the loss and pain your family is going through
right now ..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness.
Doris dear,
Our hearts ache with all of you. Trusting that you will fell God's overflowing comfort in your overflowing sorrow. II Cor. 3:5
Theresa
My mistake, that was II Cor. 1:5
These words pointed me to TRUTH - thank you. Desperate for Heaven - so sorry for your loss.
My dear friend,
I am glad you and Dave were both able to be with Heather and Matt and to be able to comfort and love them. May each tear that falls bring a bit more healing in each of your hearts. I love you, Bobbi
Doris - We were so sorry to hear the news and are praying for you and the whole family (Heather especially).
Vijay & Sarah
Dear Doris
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of the twins, my heart goes out to you and the family.
Dearest Doris (& Dave),
I cry with you as you have had to say such an early good-bye to two precious souls. I am so, so sorry. "Someday all that's crazy, all that's unexplained will fall into place. Someday all that's hazy through a clouded glass will be clear at last. And sometimes we're just waiting for someday. Rest in the hands that hold you for someday." (Nicole Nordeman)
I am so sorry to hear of your family loss, you are all in my prayers
Doris, I just heard. My family and my church family are praying for yours.
Lisa Collins
wow--I stumbled onto heathers blog from corrine bargens, and somehow onto yours...from hers. I considered leaving heather a message but...I clicked away not knowing quite what to say.
and landed here.
In my line of work I meet moms and grandmas everyday, and occasionally have a chance to laugh or cry with them. Today I'm crying with you and your family and am thankful that they'll find a wonderful father and a grandmas lap in heaven.
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