This has been a sorrowful week. Last night we got a call from another friend and learned that a couple we know (slightly) has lost their baby at 32 weeks. They went into labor at home and were using a midwife. When the midwife arrived she found the mom dilated to an 8 and sent her to the hospital. They weren't able to stop the labor in time. My initial feeling was grief for the couple, but then I couldn't help but look at our situation and wonder if we would really be okay. Dwelling on the difficult things isn't something I want to do, so I decided to remember all the things I have to be thankful for here.
* my baby has had steriod shots to develop her lungs
* wonderful nurses, many who are Christians
* prayers from far and wide
* a husband who loves me more than I can fathom sometimes :)
* one of my precious kids is in heaven, where there is no pain or sorrow!
* my three babes at home, who keep my laughing whenever I see them
* God's faithfulness to our family
* friends and their blessings (one who brought the entire 5 seasons of "Alias" for me to watch!)
* modern medicine -- so grateful it's 2009!
4 comments:
I'm glad you posted. I have been wondering how you are doing. I'm sure it must be tough to not feel depressed at times - I think you are an amazing woman who is handling all of this with so much courage. Hang in there.
keep thinking positive things kimberly. i'll try and be more encouraging. i'm sorry i've been in a dreary mood lately too. we pray for you and baby StarGirl. we love you!
Wow! I leave for a week and you go and put yourself in the hospital again, and make me cry like three times reading all the posts. Geez girl! But I'm really glad you are doing okay, and actually I'm really glad you are back in the hospital. I hope they don't pull you out again. I want to come visit you again this next week!
Praying for you, Kimberly. Such tough news you have been faced with in the past week or so. I know hearing the stories of these losses bring up our own experiences again, and renew fears. God is in control! Love you!
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