Innocence
Is there anyone out there who can explain God's mysterious ways to me? A baby was born yesterday, a girl, God called her home only a few hours after her birth. Soon after her conception a problem was discovered but her not living through her first day was never a notion any of us ever conceived of. None the less, God felt the need to have her with him, Why? She was blessed with two wonderful parents, quite capable of giving her all the love, attention and necessities she needed. They are God fearing people with heart a heart full of love to last a lifetime. She had two brothers who would have teased her every day of her life, yet defended and protected her at every turn. She had a family here with aunts, uncles and cousins, Grandparents who are positive the sun rose and set on her. In her short 7 hours here with us she made a forever indelible impact on those who all ready loved her and looked forward to knowing the person she would become.
What do I say to her parents? I am a parent, I can only imagine their pain. I lost a child to miscarriage very early in pregnancy and the feeling that overwhelmed me during that time was that I had let the child down, not been strong enough, didn't do the right things. The torment they are feeling must be unbearable.
I know only this, I have to believe that she is in God's hands now and she is warm, safe and happy. If she can't be in the arms of her parents then I have to believe that she is in the next best place.
Please take a moment to pray for Ellen Grace and her family.
posted by Meg @ 7:40 PM
7 Comments:
That has to be devestating to the parents. I feel bad for them, but you make a good point in saying that god must have wanted it that way. I
am not religious but am spirtual none the less and would not wish that upon my worst enemy.
Hi Meg
I haven't dropped in for a while now, but always enjoy catching up with your posts. I love the 'few favourite things' - they are all ones I can relate to, and also your flight of the eagle post - beautiful and true for many of us too. This last post is so sad, though. I cannot imagine how one survives the loss of a child, and can think of no consolation or explanation that would be anything other than a feeble sounding excuse. I will certainly say a prayer for Grace and her husband to find the strength to cope, and hope that they have a legion of good people to support them during the months ahead.
Hi Meg. This is such a very sad thing to happen. The only way I can explain tragedies such as this is that we live in a fallen world. Life wasn't intended to be this way, but when Adam and Eve sinned, sin entered the world and all of creation groans waiting for Christ to come back. (not verbatim, but it's in the bible. I can find it later.) Also, things like this greive God. When Christ was here on earth, He cried when someone died. God does have a heart. He does care. He is not cruel. As you mentioned already, this precious little life has touched so many hearts already. This life is a blessing, no matter how short that life was here. It is impossible for us to explain everything. We can't possibly understand why seemingly pointless heartaches come into our lives. Our minds are finite as God's is infinite. All I know from experience (not anything like this one though) is that when horrible things happen, I draw closer to God, He draws closer to me and I learn things and grow spiritually and emotionally. Christ says: In this world you will have trouble, but I have overcome the world. When you trust Him, believe in Him for what He says He is, and you have Him in your heart, you can be victorious and somehow survive things like this. When someone puts their faith in Christ, God gives the Holy Spirit who is called the Comforter. When a person has Christ, all of their problems don't magically go away, but you do have the Prince of Peace living in you. That brings hope and perseverance, a comfort and strength to make it through. Life is still hard, but you have a new strength in which to get through. I hope this helps. My life is hard, but if I did not have Christ, I would either be dead or as good as dead as an alcoholic or something. Instead I have found what the bible says to be true, that God works even the things that were meant for evil into good for those who love Him. Again, not verbatim, but pretty darn close.
I am dreadfully sorry for this heartache. As a mother...I just can't comprehend....But the picture you posted is beautiful and that picture would be in my head constantly knowing that my little child is in God's hands, in His presence. And really, that's the safest and best place to be.
Sweet, sweet Meg, the miscarriage you had was not your fault! I only met you in person once, but I can tell you are a sweet, loving mother. Like this tragedy with Ellen Grace, sometimes these painful, unexplainable things just happen because we live in a fallen world. Please don't put this unbearable load on your shoulders. Just like your little one is in the arms of our Almighty, please give your burden to Him as well. He'll take it for you! I hope you still don't feel like you described.
What can you say to the parents? Probably listen more than you talk. Let them grieve with you. You can offer your love and sympathy. You can offer the real hope that is in Christ. Let them know that God even cares. That God hurts when we hurt. Let them know not to carry a burden of thinking this is their fault. That we live in a fallen world where sad things happen but that we have a God who is bigger than that and will get them through.
I hope this isn't too long of a comment. I hope it makes sense.
Love to you.
Dear Meg
I cannot imagine the loss of a child, no matter what age.
What a lovely post none-the-less.
It is truly a comfort to know that there really are people out there who care.
Love
Dale
Sometimes angels come to teach us in remarkable ways. Although the pain of loss is great the joy in the love shared can extend beyond the moment in time. The best you can do is offer your love and concern for their family.
Hi Meg,
This is so cruel for the parents, I feel sorry for them.
I will pray for the little one and for her parents.
Take care,
xoxoxo
M
Hi Meg,
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to sweet Ellen Grace
and her lovely parents and all
who are affected.That is such a beautiful heartfelt picture.
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