Another message

Real quick explanation: (Actually I never say anything quickly. :-) I don't have email addys for a few people that I know keep up with our lives on here, so I haven't been able to explain about the last few posts. God has sent another message that His plans are different for this time in our lives, and He took His/our baby to Heaven. We learned of this last Friday during an ultrasound. After a second ultrasound/opinion, it was clear that our baby's life on Earth had ceased. We are all claiming God's promises and believe that we'll meet that child in Heaven someday.

I feel led to be very open about this loss, as I feel this is how God will allow us to heal. Because we have been able to share our immense need for people's prayers, we have felt so loved, comforted and carried by the Spirit during this time.

The Next Message:
After the D&C procedure on Tuesday, I was wheeled out of the hospital by a volunteer. The last 2 times I was wheeled out, I carried a baby in my arms and it was pure joy. This time, they were obviously empty. We passed the gift shop and I glanced in the window to see some Willow Tree figurines lined up. "I would love to have one of those to take home with me," I thought as we passed by. Since the man was obviously on a mission to get me to the van, I decided to look for one at another gift shop someday. Things moved too fast to mention that thought to anyone else.

On Wednesday, a sweet friend called and said she was coming over to drop some things off. She has shared this same experience, but above that, has been here for Brent and me for years! (She was instrumental in hooking Brent and me up!) When she left, I was pulling the food out of the bag and felt some tissue paper in the bag also. As I grabbed it, I immediately knew what was wrapped up in the tissue. I started crying and unwrapped it to find a Willow Tree figurine. It is called "Angel's Embrace."

I actually couldn't have picked it out myself. We have a true visual of the hope of Heaven that we have and as I've said before, we're holding tightly to that hope.

Another message of love from straight from God...through the amazing kindness of a friend.

Rest

Today went so much better than expected..other than the drive to the hospital.
Late start + Rain + rush hour + Brent's overly-cautious driving = Grrrrrr!
The dr. asked me what kind of allergic reaction occurs when I have a certain drug.
"It makes her mean!" Brent said.
"So then, we should give her some?" the dr. laughed.
"Actually, morning traffic already did that trick." I said.
All in all the experience was so smooth and very uneventful. Thanks to lots of prayers being answered.
I believe it's a pretty minor surgery, but I was a little anxious about anesthesia. That wore off perfectly and I felt so rested when I woke up. I told the nurse that women really don't need massages, we just need a good amount of sedation every now and then. Works for me!
Brent assumed the caretaker role for the boys and I went straight to bed once we got home. I woke up rested (and hungry) and a sweet friend from church stopped over 10 minutes later with my favorite...chicken and noodles, veggies and Boston creme pie. She needs to market her food for sure! Oh nevermind, then her price would be too high for us!(She fed us many times while Brent and I were in the singles group at church...awesome to be served by her still today.)
Able to watch an Ellen rerun this afternoon...she's not my favorite as far as values, but I'm on the fence with Oprah right now. Anywho...Ellen seems to showcase talent of young people often and this girl warmed my heart today. I'll figure out how to add videos soon, but for now...check out Emily Bear. She's a child prodigy and will amaze you and steal your heart too.

love face.book

Yes, I have become a junkie...i am enjoying face.book a lot. My cousin and a good college friend got me hooked on it. I thought I was too old and too low-techie for it. But apparently, the majority of users are from my generation. I guess we need some way to try and stay young.

Most recently a sweet friend from h.s. contacted me and asked to be my friend, again. (Yes, you have to request a friendship with someone, before you're allowed to communicate with them.) I was so excited to reconnect with her and would accept a request for her friendship anytime! :-)

Another friend from h.s. and I also connected and I am really excited about that! She has a blog of her own and I've bookmarked it (Jill Anderson). She's quite active in this blogging community and I know I can learn a lot from her! Most exciting is her faith in Jesus...pretty cool to connect years later (15 this year!) and have a deeper basis for friendship this time around!