It has been a very difficult but amazing week for the Steele family. I was so adamant about not going to Atlanta for Thanksgiving. I didn't want to make the 9 hour drive to and from and then turn around 3 weeks later to make the drive again for Christmas. My sister convinced me to come after begging and promising me some live in babysitting so that I could get some much needed rest. We drove to Atlanta last Saturday and arrived at my sister's home around 6:00 pm that night.
The next morning I went to brunch with my brother, Mom, Dad, and children. We all met back at Holly's that afternoon and put the kids down for nap. That is when I realized something was not quite right with the pregnancy. I asked my Mom and Dad to take me to Northside Hospital just to get things checked out and make sure nothing was wrong. We spent the rest of the afternoon and evening at the ER finding out that Chris and I had lost our precious baby. For some reason only know to our Heavenly Father, He took the baby home to be with Him. I have cried many tears of pain and grief this week, especially because my wonderful husband is not able to be here with me. But in all the pain and hurt, God has blessed me with a heart of thanks. God made it possible to be here in Atlanta surrounded by my family during this difficult time. He has already blessed Chris and I with two beautiful children for which I am so very grateful. God has always been faithful and I know that he will continue to be. He knows what is best for our family, and I trust in Him completely.
Thanks to all of you for your well wishes and prayers. Our God is faithful and true, and He will get us through this tragedy.
Bits and Pieces, Joy and Sorrow
6 years ago
I am a cousin of Mandy A., Atlanta, Georgia. Your blog is on her link list. I've been keeping up with your blog and praying for you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right. God is faithful and true. He will help you through this. Isn't it awesome that He knew you needed your family at this time. You, being an obedient child, listened.
May you and your boys reunite with Chris Soon.
In His Name,
Jean
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI am so terribly sorry. My 1st pregnancy ended in miscarriage and I too was devasted.
I am thankful that you were with your family; I could not imagine going through that alone.
You'll be in my prayers.