*Prayer Request Update*
I posted a prayer request a few weeks ago and I wanted to thank you all for your prayers.
The prayers were for my brother's family. His wife is pregnant with their third child, a girl. Her name is Grace Elizabeth. Baby Grace's ultrasound revealed several critical health problems and the doctors have not given her much hope.
I just wanted to update you and let you know that my sister-in-law appreciated your prayers so much and asks that you continue to pray.
She reads this blog and might read these comments if you would like to let her know you are praying.
Thank you.
I will keep praying - such a hard situation. I hurt for them.
ReplyDeletePraying for Baby Grace- God is so much bigger than any health issue!
ReplyDeleteYour family is still in my prayers
ReplyDeleteYes I will pray!
ReplyDeleteI meant to say there is no emotional pain like it.....
ReplyDeleteWow, we experienced something similar with a family member and there is just no emotional pain - it is a pain that only God can reach in to bring help. Will be praying.
ReplyDeleteOh, the poor dears! I certainly will continue to pray for your family.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray for sweet baby Grace and family.
ReplyDeletePraying for baby Grace and your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful name! I will be praying for a miracle.
ReplyDeleteStill praying over here in WA! For faithfulness, hope, healing and peace. Anything can happen. I know that it's not the same, but maybe this story can help you, so you know you're not alone. The author thought for a long time that she may lose her boys and her story is beautiful: http://walkonthehappyside.blogspot.com/2010/10/down-syndrome-awareness-second-child.html
ReplyDeleteHere are a few verses that I have clung to in tough times. I am praying these over your family now...
ReplyDeleteRomans 5:3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (NIV)
Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
(all of ch. 27 is great, but these verses in particular) Psalm 27: 13-14 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. (NASB)
What a terrible time! So sorry you are all going through his.
ReplyDeleteWe have to pray for HIS will to be done and to give us the ability to handle it, whether the outcome is good or not. HE knows what he is doing...we don't.
I wanted to encourage your sister-in-law with something that happened in my church family.
ReplyDeleteA couple of years ago, our associate pastor, who just moved up north, and his wife joyfully found out they were expecting baby #3. "Routine" ultrasounds revealed that their unborn son was going to have a number of problems, including spina bifida and other health issues. The doctors doubted that this child would ever be able to walk, talk, or feed himself. They were advised to abort.
My pastor and his wife were devastated, but they never considered this option.
When their son, Jude, was born, a huge team of specialists took over.
The baby was born with his spine curved almost completely backwards, and his legs were grossly misshapen.
However, he had all of his mental capacities!
Jude has gone through a lot of surgeries, but he has come through them all with flying colors.
And, miracle of miracles, he learned to walk!!
He has no brain damage either!
So, although I know that God doesn't always allow for a happy ending such as this, I encourage you and your family to trust God and to believe in miracles.
BTW, after Jude was born, they started a web site on a hospital web site. If you're interested, email me, and I'll send you the link.
I'll be praying...
How scary and heartbreaking. Prayers for peace for all involved.
ReplyDeletePrayers are going up!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI don't have any particular encouraging story and I won't pretend to say the "right" words that come out so empty.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure its horrible.
I'm sure your heart hurts.
But I know that God loves you.
And He's not letting you go even in your pain and even if you want to give up on Him.
Hold on to that truth.
I will be praying for Baby Grace, and for all of your family during this time. There are no words for a time like this, but God hears the heart of His people.
ReplyDeletePraying for your baby Grace. My daughter is expecting her 3rd baby , a girl... Ollie, who has a heart defect that will require surgery after birth, and they highly suspect Down Syndrome. Please keep us in your prayers. We know that God is good all the time. He can do anything!
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for baby Grace and all of you at this difficult time.
It's a beautiful name and you are all in my thoughts. Wishing you God's strength and grace in weeks ahead. I hope you can take comfort that everyone does care.
ReplyDeleteI’m praying for your brother and sister in law. I’ve had 3 little angels leave me way too soon and I know how they must be feeling. I recent had someone share some words of wisdom with me that brought me some hope. Here it is:
ReplyDeleteAll prayers are said that the little one comes through these trials, and will grow to be a beautiful and healthy woman. If that’s not God’s plan, however, when the time is right, let your sister in law know that her little one is waiting in Heaven, healthy and happy and waiting for her mom to come home.
It helps to know that just because we’ve lost that wonderful gift, it’s not gone forever. They’re just waiting with our Father to welcome us home.
(I just noticed that I commented on the wrong entry :-/ )
Prayers going up from Texas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful name. I am so sorry you and your family are having to face this. I will continue to pray for you all.
ReplyDeleteI have no words. Baby Grace and your brother's family is in my prayers, and thoughts.
ReplyDeletePrayers and thoughts are with your family. Hoping for the best possible miracle to happen!
ReplyDeleteOur daughter is Grace Elizabeth as well, so knowing her name will help me remember to pray even more frequently.
ReplyDelete(Copied from Rachel Spin)
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.
The Lord gave me this scripture just yesterday - I praise the Holy Spirit for interceding for the prayers we just don't have the words for. I pray for a miracle for baby Grace and I pray for your brother's sweet family- that they know that Father is right there with them.
You just hang in there and love that unborn baby with all your might. Sending prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is exactly what I wanted to say, but you've already said it better than I ever could have.
ReplyDeletePrayers for baby Grace and the whole family. A beautiful name for a special girl I know because my girls are Grace and Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteI will definately be praying for that sweet baby and your family.
ReplyDeleteI will pray. Please keep us updated, and let us know what to pray for if something specific comes to mind.
ReplyDeletePrayers going up for a beautiful child and her wonderful family. Never give up hope for her. Ever.
ReplyDeleteWow... just WOW.
ReplyDeleteI commented on a previous post, about my sister's Baby Gracie.
I was kind of left speechless when you wrote the name here.
So glad that we can pray for Grace Elizabeth by name - believing that she is a miracle from God from her conception. Believing that we serve an almighty God who knows the number of her days and the hairs on her tiny head. Knowing that He loves her beyond our own understanding - just as He loves you and is holding each member of your family.
Praying for joy in the midst of worry. For a peace that crushes fear. For a gratefulness and a profound determination to enjoy this little girl for every single minute.
God bless you - yes, we're praying.
Much love
I'm brand new here to Lumberjack's Wife but felt compelled to comment and let you know my heart is heavy and full of thoughts and prayers for you. What a beautiful name - if/when my husband and I have a daughter, we plan to name her Grace Elizabeth as well.
ReplyDeletePraying for your family during this hard time. I pray that God will bring the peace to you that only He can.
ReplyDeletePrayers going up from Florida. We serve a big God, and He still performs miracles!
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