On losing a child
Right now, a mother celebrates the birth of a child!
Right now, a mother mourns the death of a child!
To friends who have recently lost new born babies: I could write a card, but a card won’t allow me the space.
Lying in that hospital bed, listening to heart beats through a heart monitor - they are fast and furious like rain falling to a rhythm. There is hope. News that the little bundle of joy will not live to blow birthday candles, kills apart of her. Things fall apart! The world goes spinning and spinning, the heart breaking and breaking, and they cry and cry. Sorrow as deep as the ocean floods every vein in the mother’s body she suffers silently with engorged breasts without the sweet lips to suckle away.
The loss of a child is heart wrenching. A force inside compels her to scream hard, to shake off the pain but it holds on like her very skin.
Writhing in pain, she is certain she's lost her mind eternally. The world is shades of gray. There, in that hospital room, (class room) is a lesson on surrender. She holds the wonder of life and watches him slip away; holding on, yet letting go, she trembles; knowing he is going to a better place but so badly wanting him to stay here.
My heart goes out every time I learn a friend has lost a child at birth or in Utero but instead of shaking my head, I nod. It is going to be alright! I pulled through, you will too, especially if you know Jesus.
Hold on to Jesus. He is right there with you. No one understands the pain of losing a child like God does.
It will take a while, but you will heal, God is amazing like that. He is the same good God. Some day you will encourage another sister whose heart has been shredded by the loss of a loved one.
God allows us tread certain paths so that we can; lead others, offer a seat for them to rest, and water to quench their thirst along the way. Allow Him to use your life for His purpose even though the road seems pretty dark.
You will see that little guy again. It’s not over. They are with father God and that is just awesome!
When family and friends are gone (and they will go), when you feel alone, just remember, you are not alone, He is right there with you.
God sprinkles songs to wet your face and cool off the steam. Drink in the words; “I will praise you in this storm”, “I will be still and know you are God”, “Jesus bring the rain”, “Blessed be your name on the road marked…”, “The anchor holds though the ship is battered” … find solace in those lyrics.
May God surround you with friends who will listen to you recount the event. Pour out your heart, talk about it at every opportunity. The load gets lighter as you share and other broken hearts are mended.
Cry! Cry some more, don’t hold back let it all out. Ignore the pressure to jump back into the craziness of life until you are ready. Life can suck out your marrow if you don’t deal with the sorrow within.
PRAY! Talk to God and when you are done, talk to Him some more. There is safety, assurance and hope in the father’s arms.
May your healing come swiftly.
Right now, a mother mourns the death of a child!
To friends who have recently lost new born babies: I could write a card, but a card won’t allow me the space.
Lying in that hospital bed, listening to heart beats through a heart monitor - they are fast and furious like rain falling to a rhythm. There is hope. News that the little bundle of joy will not live to blow birthday candles, kills apart of her. Things fall apart! The world goes spinning and spinning, the heart breaking and breaking, and they cry and cry. Sorrow as deep as the ocean floods every vein in the mother’s body she suffers silently with engorged breasts without the sweet lips to suckle away.
The loss of a child is heart wrenching. A force inside compels her to scream hard, to shake off the pain but it holds on like her very skin.
Writhing in pain, she is certain she's lost her mind eternally. The world is shades of gray. There, in that hospital room, (class room) is a lesson on surrender. She holds the wonder of life and watches him slip away; holding on, yet letting go, she trembles; knowing he is going to a better place but so badly wanting him to stay here.
My heart goes out every time I learn a friend has lost a child at birth or in Utero but instead of shaking my head, I nod. It is going to be alright! I pulled through, you will too, especially if you know Jesus.
Hold on to Jesus. He is right there with you. No one understands the pain of losing a child like God does.
It will take a while, but you will heal, God is amazing like that. He is the same good God. Some day you will encourage another sister whose heart has been shredded by the loss of a loved one.
God allows us tread certain paths so that we can; lead others, offer a seat for them to rest, and water to quench their thirst along the way. Allow Him to use your life for His purpose even though the road seems pretty dark.
You will see that little guy again. It’s not over. They are with father God and that is just awesome!
When family and friends are gone (and they will go), when you feel alone, just remember, you are not alone, He is right there with you.
God sprinkles songs to wet your face and cool off the steam. Drink in the words; “I will praise you in this storm”, “I will be still and know you are God”, “Jesus bring the rain”, “Blessed be your name on the road marked…”, “The anchor holds though the ship is battered” … find solace in those lyrics.
May God surround you with friends who will listen to you recount the event. Pour out your heart, talk about it at every opportunity. The load gets lighter as you share and other broken hearts are mended.
Cry! Cry some more, don’t hold back let it all out. Ignore the pressure to jump back into the craziness of life until you are ready. Life can suck out your marrow if you don’t deal with the sorrow within.
PRAY! Talk to God and when you are done, talk to Him some more. There is safety, assurance and hope in the father’s arms.
May your healing come swiftly.
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