MOURN WITH THOSE WHO MOURN
Lassen and I went to MOPS this morning and it was great. Our table talked a lot about friendship and vulnerability and being there for one another. At the end, the group leaders prayed for a girl who is having back surgery soon but also just found out she is pregnant. Then, the lady I met a few weeks ago who’s son was born shortly before Lassen, came back to our table and told everyone Brighton’s story and prayed for his sweet life and my delivery next week. I was crying but also smiling because what she said was so beautiful and powerful. She said we rejoice with those who rejoice, but also mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
The crazy connection with this mama is that earlier
last summer, well before we were even pregnant, our neighborhood had a garage
sale and a group of girls were selling lemonade to raise money for Baskets for
Benjamin. They told me that their youth group leader had a baby that had passed
away and they started this ministry to provide baskets full of supplies for
mamas in a similar situation. Today, Alison took me into an office after we had
talked, and gave me a basket. A Basket for Benjamin gift. The mama of Benjamin! Wow! I never would
have ever expected to be getting one of those baskets myself. God, please hold
us close this week and forever.
April 23, 2022
I am currently sitting on the deck at 8:35p, enjoying the end of an
85 degree, sunny, beautiful day, and feeling Brighton move all around. We left
early this morning and drove to the farm, where we met a photographer who took
maternity photos in the field where our new home will be built. So special. I will cherish
these forever. We spent the rest of the day outside playing and enjoying the
much needed sunshine. I got sad towards the end of the trip and told Kyle this
was Brighton’s last trip to the farm, but I was so grateful it was such a
beautiful day. He moved so much today. I know he could feel the sunshine and
wind.
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