Thank-filled
Wow. Here we are... Thanksgiving Day! Nothing too deep or ground-breaking... just simply thankful... or thank-filled.
I have thought about the meaning of today through the somewhat blurry days and middle-of-the-night feedings. Undoubtedly, there is so much to be thankful for today... for my amazing husband who has walked through the fire with me this last year... for my precious Deacon... for my life-changing Maddox... and for my beautiful Faith Clare. I am incredibly thankful for our families that have loved us, supported us, and come at the drop of a hat as we have needed help. I am so grateful for our fabulous friends and church family that have never forgotten us or neglected to make us feel so loved and cared for. I am so filled with thanks for all of the tremendous blog readers and prayer partners that have lifted our family to the Lord in petition, praise, and thanksgiving. I am thankful for our home, for our freedom, for our ability to laugh. I am thankful for puzzles and crayons and play-dough. I am thankful for tears, for worship, for child-like innocence. I am thankful for the truth, for the cross, for salvation. I am SO filled with thanks.
Despite the intensity of this last year, the Lord has been so good to us. I stand AMAZED to see His handiwork in our lives and when I take a step back I can get a glimpse of the "bigger picture" of His plan for our family. There is no possible way that at this time last year I could have imagined where we would be today, just one year later. We were so entrenched in the journey with Maddox that it is only due to the Lord's providence and sovereignty that I can stand here today, with our next child in my arms, and to my core be thank-filled... joy-filled with my life.
Special Prayer Request: Please pray for us, especially for Faith Clare right now. We had a BIG scare last night as she struggled to breath for about 20-30 minutes. We ended up calling 911 because we couldn't keep her stimulated and she briefly turned blue and would go limp. It was almost like she forgot how to breath for a period of time... We have prayed so much over her and although exhausted were pretty fearful to go to sleep. We are asking the Lord for protection over her breathing, her health and her little life. THANK YOU for praying!
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I have thought about the meaning of today through the somewhat blurry days and middle-of-the-night feedings. Undoubtedly, there is so much to be thankful for today... for my amazing husband who has walked through the fire with me this last year... for my precious Deacon... for my life-changing Maddox... and for my beautiful Faith Clare. I am incredibly thankful for our families that have loved us, supported us, and come at the drop of a hat as we have needed help. I am so grateful for our fabulous friends and church family that have never forgotten us or neglected to make us feel so loved and cared for. I am so filled with thanks for all of the tremendous blog readers and prayer partners that have lifted our family to the Lord in petition, praise, and thanksgiving. I am thankful for our home, for our freedom, for our ability to laugh. I am thankful for puzzles and crayons and play-dough. I am thankful for tears, for worship, for child-like innocence. I am thankful for the truth, for the cross, for salvation. I am SO filled with thanks.
Despite the intensity of this last year, the Lord has been so good to us. I stand AMAZED to see His handiwork in our lives and when I take a step back I can get a glimpse of the "bigger picture" of His plan for our family. There is no possible way that at this time last year I could have imagined where we would be today, just one year later. We were so entrenched in the journey with Maddox that it is only due to the Lord's providence and sovereignty that I can stand here today, with our next child in my arms, and to my core be thank-filled... joy-filled with my life.
Special Prayer Request: Please pray for us, especially for Faith Clare right now. We had a BIG scare last night as she struggled to breath for about 20-30 minutes. We ended up calling 911 because we couldn't keep her stimulated and she briefly turned blue and would go limp. It was almost like she forgot how to breath for a period of time... We have prayed so much over her and although exhausted were pretty fearful to go to sleep. We are asking the Lord for protection over her breathing, her health and her little life. THANK YOU for praying!
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Comments
Nicole
Lord, I also ask that you give the Stanfield Family peace, that only you can give Lord, during this difficult time. Lord, I ask that even though they may be worried, that your peace fill them and they trust that your divine power will work for the good. Lord, I pray that through your comfort this family is able to rest easily.
In your precious sons name I pray.
I will continue to pray.....
Happy Thanksgiving girl. Love and prayers.
Laurie in Ca.
Thinking of you my friend.
In Christ's Love,
Amy S in KS
Iric
Take care,
Amanda
My name is Rachel Harmon. I was referred to your blog by a friend who happened upon it.
My husband Geoff and I live in Boise, ID and recently lost our son Parker Geofferson Harmon. He was born on September 15, 2008.
My loss is somewhat different then yours. Parker was developing normally and was set to be born on October 19th (he was our first). On the 14th of September, a Sunday evening, I decided to call the hospital, because I hadn't felt movement from Parker for roughly two days. We went into the hospital Sunday night and discovered that his heart had stopped. After he was born, we discovered that his cord had hemmorhaged at some point.
Anyway, I was reffered to your blog because I am scared to be pregnant again; however, my desire to have children is strong. I am encouraged by your blog, and by your faith. I would love to hear how you made it through your pregnancy with your daughter and how God helped you along that path. Were there hard days? Days of anxiety?
I too started a blog (when I was still pregnant with my Parker). Since loosing him it has turned into a great way for me to witness to friends and family about how much God has helped us through this. If you want, you can read more about our faith journey at rachelsramblings365.blogspot.com.
Blessings
~Rachel Harmon
rcharmon654@msn.com
I hope to hear from you.
Hugs,
Amanda and Family
I happened upon your blog while reading my friend's sister's blog-One Book after Another....I have been checking in on you and your family every few months.
I first of all want to congratulate you and your husband on the arrival of your precious daughter. I will keep her in my prayers. What a wonderful God our Lord is, to bless you with another covenant child, after the loss of Maddox.
I myself have 3 beautiful, healthy sons, and couldn't imagine the pain of losing one. I could only pray I would handle it as well as you have seemed to. Your blog brings me to tears every time, your strength and faith inspires me!
Just wanted to let you know that you touch the hearts of people you don't even know, in a whole other country! I will continue to read your blog every so often and smile, cry and pray for you!
May the Lord grant you strength and may you always look to Him for guidance as you raise His covenant children!
Catie Leistra
Utopia, Ontario, Canada
Just wanted to let you know that I too am praying for your precious Faith Clare to breath well and strong. May you feel His angels wathcing over her as she rests so that you and Dusty are able to be at peace and rest.
Hugs and Prayers
Rachel in PA
i found your blog through Susie... strong and courageous. you have a beautiful family and what a story you have to share. :)
brittany
UNC NICU RN
Hoping you are looking into the monitor the other moms have mentioned. Minimally invasive and should give you peace of mind so you can sleep and leave her unattended as necessary.
Also thanking the Lord for the privilege of getting to know you and your precious family and thank you so much for sharing Maddox with all of us!
God bless!
Kathy
Blessings
bri
Love you,
Kim
Thank you for the update and thoughts on your blessings,
Darlene