Maddox's Arrival
We welcomed our second little boy, Maddox Donald Stanfield, at 4:25PM today. He weighed 3lbs and was 15 inches long. He appeared with a brief, faint heartrate, opened his eyes to look at his daddy, and then went home to be with our Lord.
We are doing well and so thankful for all of the prayers storming Heaven on our behalf. The Lord has been extremely faithful and answered each prayer for us... some exactly as we petitioned and others somewhat differently than we had expected... yet all answered prayers.
We will be having a memorial service at Second Baptist Church- West Campus on Saturday, January 26th, 2008, at 10am, to celebrate our Creator's faithfulness in bringing this child to us. We love our son, and our God, so much! We are so thankful for your prayers and that we could share this journey with you.
(Pictures to soon follow.)
Maddox's verse- "But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, And He who formed you, 'Do not fear for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine!'" Isaiah 43:1
We are doing well and so thankful for all of the prayers storming Heaven on our behalf. The Lord has been extremely faithful and answered each prayer for us... some exactly as we petitioned and others somewhat differently than we had expected... yet all answered prayers.
We will be having a memorial service at Second Baptist Church- West Campus on Saturday, January 26th, 2008, at 10am, to celebrate our Creator's faithfulness in bringing this child to us. We love our son, and our God, so much! We are so thankful for your prayers and that we could share this journey with you.
(Pictures to soon follow.)
Maddox's verse- "But now, thus says the Lord, your Creator, And He who formed you, 'Do not fear for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine!'" Isaiah 43:1
Comments
Megan
Deb
found you through Nate at CF Husband. I have recently lost two of my own through premature birth.
With Love,
The Murphy family
Jennifer in Illinois
I can't wait to see pictures of your little miracle baby. No words can describe how I feel for you and Maddox. It's such a strang thing to feel this love for someone whom I have never met but know so deeply. I pray for you, I cry for you, I rejoice for you and I dream of what is ahead for you. Thanking God for all the answered prayers for sweet Maddox.
Your friend with love,
Kim
Praying for peace and comfort for you family.
Rowena
San Diego, CA
God Bless you and your family.
Fran
wishing you peace through your journey ahead!
We are rejoicing that another beautiful soul is dancing around your throne!
so sorry to hear about this day and how tough it must have been... and yet i know you are confident that maddox is ALIVE and will be waiting for you. know that we are praying for you and your family.
love,
boothe
conorbootheandgirls.blogspot.com
I wish I lived closer and could bring you a meal, provide a playdate for your son, and help in all ways needed. Please know if there is anything I can do for you from here- all you need to do is ask.
Blessings friends.
Thank God for your precious wee man. He had such stature in Christ!
Prayers from Australia,
Jenny.
Thank God for your precious wee man. He had such stature in Christ!
Prayers from Australia,
Jenny.
Love, Leslie
Bonnie Meyer
Washington,Missouri
Los queremos
Su familia chilena
I feel like you're family, because I've traveled precious Maddox's journey as I travel sweet Tristan's...he's my grandson...Trayc is my son. I have cried, prayed, asked God's Blessings on y'all and come to your site checking on you so many times. My heart breaks for all of you. Now, I'm asking our Lord Jesus to wrap His arms around y'all and touch your hearts and very souls with His special love and peace.
I'm loving y'all in Jesus,
Donna/Unci Manning-Hostetter...TN
Lisa
The scope in which Maddox has touched so many people, surely the Lord only knows.
With His mercy and grace may you heal quickly.
The Stanfield and Monzingo families have a strong advocate in heaven now!
Love you all,
Aunt Laura and family
Praying for this next space in time where you will heal...
T, Allison and Colin
Stephanie
Angela in central Ohio
UNC NICU RN
Irene
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
Cathy & Annable
Sheryl - NJ
Rosy...from Ohio
Love and Kisses to you from your cousins.
Karen in Omaha
She clings to the hand of God
To keep from going wild
And in His presence
Comes to know
His other hand
Holds Her Child
Praying for you all!!
I am praying for you all!
Debbi
Praise the Lord for HIS faithfulness. May many come to see His goodness through your testimony.
Heather
http://mrsogletree.wordpress.com
A tiny flower, lent not given. To bud on Earth, and bloom in Heaven. Sleep tight baby Maddox
kara
You have my heart today and always.
What a precious and perfect verse God has given you for Maddox. My prayers will continue in the days and weeks ahead for you and your family. May the Lord continue to wrap you up and keep you close to His heart in His peace. Your little boys footprint is on my heart with so many others. I am so thankful to know that your trust is in Jesus.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
I pray for your miracle baby and comfort to ease the pain I know you are experiencing.
Many special moments happened while the boys were in the hospital but one stuck with me. On day as I entered the NICU at a time I normally did not go I ran into a lady who was with her daughter and granddaughter as she had been in the NICU. They were telling me about their stay and ask me about mine. I told her about my grandsons and she told me she was a minister and went back and prayed for the family and especially the boys. She grabbed my hands and told me God had a plan for us all and it may be different from our plan but we were to take care of ourselves and let God take care of the boys. I will never forget that day and that special minister.
Carson was in the hospital for 85 days and went home free of tubes, machines and medicine. He continues to amaze the doctors. We are forever grateful for Carson's progress but Cooper will always be in our hearts.
These two boys were our first grandchildren and like everyone we never thought we would not be bringing home both boys. Walking those halls of the NICU you never know what you are going to face that day. That is an unexplainable feeling.
I have had a very difficult time but reading your story and understand your relationship with God has helped me so much.
I know that Maddox is in the arms of and angel and perfect in your heart and I think he and Cooper will be great friends as they run and play like little boys should be doing free of all pain, tubes, machines and medicine.
I thank you for your story, and I send prayers of love to you and your family and especially Maddox. Our hearts will be with you Saturday.
On special days I send balloons filled with love to Cooper, I shall also send them to Maddox.
I found your site from my daughter list of friends on her site. Her blogsite is www.andrewandlaurenhess.blogspot.com
Praying for your sweet family.
Mary
Florida
Kim
Brandi in PA
Love, The Vosiks
"Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Isaiah 53:4
Your faith and steadfastness throughout your journey have been such a blessing to me...and to all who have read your blog and prayed for your family. I will continue to pray for all of you.
My God continue to protect your family and comfort your hearts during this time. Praise the Lord for Maddox's birth and the precious time you were able to spend with him.
tori - pa
Candi
(found you through CF Husband)
Abby
God knew what an incredible mother you are and gave you a baby to meet you at Heaven's gates and a child here on earth.
"Homesick," MercyMe
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again
And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
You are in my prayers in TN!
Bless this sweet family today and in the months to come. Surround them with love, support and hope. I thank you that your plans for them are to give them a hope and a future. We praise you for Maddox and the huge impact this sweet little guy has made on complete strangers around the world. May the hearts of those who read of his story never be the same. Thank you that your love endures forever.
In Jesus precious and healing name.
Amen.
Nashville, TN
Your story has given me such a pro-life passion. Thank you for helping me see the truth - every child, no matter what the situation, is a gift from God.
In your time of pain, please know that Maddox's story has touched my life and perspective. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so proud of you for your faithfulness and strength as you welcomed little Maddox. I'm thankful he was able to look into the eyes of his daddy, and then into the eyes of his heavenly Father. What a blessing!
Praying for quick (physical) healing for you, and rest in Jesus.
Love,
Melody
Houston, TX
A prayer warrior in Michigan
-Ashley Shreve-
(Cami's little sister)
May the presence of Christ overwhelm you now & in the months & years to come.
Matt & Ginny Mooney
(eliot's dad & mom:))
My prayers are with you.
Karen (Quakertown, PA)
Still praying for you in CA...
Stephanie
I share in your sorrow and pray for you. I too am a father of a T18 baby, Joshua, who left us to the Lord Dec. 15, 2007.
You are gret parents that gave Maddox even that wonderful moment of life in this world.
God Bless you
Diego (Canada)
-Shannon
Austin
~Sabrina and Tom
Your faith and confidence that's God's plans are perfect have challenged me in a way that I cannot completely express. Thank you.
I am weeping with those who weep.
I read about Maddox around 8 this morning and have had the comment box up for three hours now, trying to determine what to say. But, I know from experience that truly, the Lord is the only One who can ease your pain. And He will.
It is so weird how a person can be so sad for a loss, yet happy (that Maddox is not suffering) all at the same time. I am trying my best to not make this entry 10 pages long...there is just much I want to say.
You are one of the bravest people I have ever 'met.' I am so blessed by being able to read your family's journey. Thank you for being so good to update so many complete strangers with what is going on in the midst of your very personal grief. MANY are being drawn closer to Christ because of sweet Maddox.
Time will help. God's grace and strength are sufficient, and He will get you through. I know you know that in your heart. But I also know that right now, the pain is very real. Draw close to Him.
There is a song that my church choir is working on right now by Ron Hamilton called, "God is good." Even after being 6 weeks removed from what happened with our child, each time we practice the song, I am unable to get thru it because of the flood of emotions that come over me. Many emotions hit me, but the one that always stands out is just knowing the TRUTH that is behind the words of the song. The music is so beautiful, and the chorus says this:
God is good
thru every trial and test
God is good
and I know His way is best
Even when I can not see
The purpose of His plan,
Still I understand
God is good.
I will keep you upheld in prayer today and in the days to come.
Love and prayers,
Devin in Illinois
Dusty and Kenzie will no doubt feel great sorrow in the coming days. But their faith is in God and His plan and in the purpose God had for their son Maddox. They grieve, but not as those who have no hope. There is suffering in this world... but God uses it (not causes it) to shift our priorities to Him... where they should be.
I am praying for happiness for you and your children. I hope God draws you to Him. Thanks for posting and God bless.
((hugs))
Heather
Another note to let you know that I am thinking of you. Every time I closed my eyes this morning and slept a little I was thinking of you, Maddox and Mary Grace. It's weird to read all the comments and not see one FROM you and to know they are TO you. I hate this for you. Praying for you always.
With love,
Kim
Love,
Allison
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Many thoughts and prayers for your family at this time. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and give you peace.
In Christ
Myra
Praying for all of you that you would be comforted and be blessed by God's faithfulness and love.
The Moon Family
Watertown, NY
Heather
I am so amazed at your strength. May God bless you all in the coming days, weeks and years.
Kate in MN
with love from a sister in Jesus in Washington
The Keefes
I got the prayer request for your family from Holly (at 2nd West). Please know that my family is praying for you - and I have posted a prayer request on my blog so that my friends can be praying for you, too!
Much love to you and your family!
Nikki
http://madebynikki.blogspot.com
I am so sorry. Jess told me Maddox
was beautiful with lots of hair.
Your story has touched the hearts of so many.
Kenzie,I have followed your blog daily and have been amazed at how
eloquently you related your emotions, faith and hope.
Everyone who has followed your blog
will be forever changed. I know I
am.
Thank you for strengthing my faith!
Love and God's Peace,
Diane
alie in tn
my heart broke when i heard the news about maddox this morning - but i have been blessed beyond words by your testimony in this blog... what an impact your little man has made on this world! know that we love you guys so much and pray that God will continue to use you and your sweet family's testimony to encourage and bless others.
we love you,
david, jen, makenna & delaney crane
I heard about your family through Nate and Tricia's blog. I wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. May you feel God's love and blessings pouring down on your family.
Brianne
Virginia
Candice & Co in Nebraska (CF Husband Blog)
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are my in thoughts and prayers.
Julie Luehrs
Blessings and love to your family!
Moriah Freeman
Florida
Love,
Jared and Kristin
I am a friend of the Hostetter's and have been following your blog along with Tristan's on a daily basis. I just wanted you to know that my children and I are praying for you and your family tonight, just the same as we have for the other families on this journey with you. I hope you feel God's peace tonight and always.
Erinn
Maryland
www.moses-mackay-ragan.memory-of.com
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
Sorry for your lost. Praying for you...
Love,
Katie Columbus,Oh
God knows what you are going through as He gave his only son to save us ... He is with you guiding your steps and holding you and Maddox in His loving arms. Maddox is in the BEST HANDS possible until you get there to be with him.
I couldn't help but hearing one of my favorite songs in my heart as I read your story:
Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me
When the world’s “all as it should be”
Blessed be Your name
And blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering
Though there’s pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name
You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name
Lesley
Prairieville, LA
What a testament of faith you have given so many by your post. Your Maddox has made a difference in his short but blessed life.
Love, Zack & Alicia