August 11, 2009

I thought it was my last post, but this is for you

I am so thankful to have so many friends & family in our lives. I wouldn't be able to get through without my husband's love, strength and his shoulders to lean on. He is so strong even when he's hurting. I have always thought of him as my teddy bear (warm & hug-gable, always there). I don't know why this is happening, but I couldn't think of a better husband to go through this, than with him. As a couple we have been turning to God. I apologize, because yesterday we turned our backs on Him. We felt He had left us, let us fall and let us hurt. The bible tells us in many places that God never leaves His children, rather He holds us in His arms and loves on us. Today I heard this song on the radio that I haven't heard since our miscarriage (3 years ago).
Praise You in the Storm by Casting Crowns (Jim will put it on our blog soon)
I was sure by now God you would have reached down And wiped our tears away Stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say “Amen”, and it’s still raining
As the thunder rolls I barely hear Your whisper through the rain “I’m with you” And as You mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives And takes away I’ll praise You in this storm And I will life my hands For You are who You are No matter where I am Every tear I cry You hold in Your hand You've never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind You heard my cry You raised me up again My strength is almost gone How can I carry on If I can’t find You
I lift my eyes unto the hills Where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord The Maker of Heaven and Earth
I just find comfort in knowing that every tear we have cried He's holding them in His hand. While some days it's hard to say that and hard to feel that, God always loves us. As for all of you amazing friends & family. We would not get through this if you weren't there. Every comment and email I get brings tears to my eyes. To know that so many people care about us and understand. For those friends/family who've just sat and listened to us mourn, I thank you. For those friends who are sharing meals and blessings, I am so grateful. And for every word you've posted in our comment section, I feel so blessed and I won't lie, every word from every one of you chokes me up. Just to see how in times of saddness, friends & family are always there, just like our Saviour. So I can't gaurantee this is my final post because God just keeps tugging at my heart to share with you this journey. Just like He's not done working in our lives, I guess I'm not done with this blog. It may or may not have news of a baby/babies, but it will have our testimony of how God is using this journey to make us stronger day by day. Mom shared with me this little song last night: One day at a time, Lord Jesus is all I'm asking of you.
Please continue to lift up BM and the baby boy. May God protect her and watch over that little boy where ever she goes. God can do many things with anybody.
Please know that we are feeling better because of your thoughts and prayers. Thanks for understanding our grieving hearts. May God bless you with His mercy, too.

5 comments:

stewmomx3 said...

even tho such sad times, you two are amazing in that you keep asking us to pray for denise and her son... wow!
Keep seeking HIM and He will show you HIS way..

will keep praying..

love and big hugs (and some tears too)

chris

Anonymous said...

Jim and Trish,

We are praying for you, Denise, and that beautiful baby boy. Although we can not know exactly how He plans to use this experience in your lives, and the lives of Denise and sweet baby boy, we do know He will use it for His glory. We pray that peace washes over you and that you continue to seek His strength and comfort. I am sending many prayers, hugs and love to you all!

Monique H.

Monique

Lori Farhat said...

Jim & Trish,
I can't begin to say I understand how hard this must be for you both, but our God is good and your baby is waiting for you, of that I'm sure. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sending you both a big squeeze.

Lori Farhat

Melanie said...

You both are amazing and strong. God is holding you both in his loving arms right now. I picture you sitting in His lap, cuddling
:-) and he is telling you, I have a perfect plan for you in my time! Just wait and see !
Love you guys,
Melanie, Matt and family

Unknown said...

Jim and Trish-

Peace be with both of you during this time. Big hugs to you both. You are in our prayers.

Love,
the Cope's