If you haven't read the beginning of this story, please first read:
I spent most of my pregnancy walking on eggshells- so very afraid of having my heart broken again. Despite all my worries and fears, in September of 2003, we welcomed our first little boy into the world. Not only did God bless us with one child, but He gave us 3 more as well! We went from wondering if we'd ever conceive a healthy child to having 4 children back to back! 
Although writing the first two parts of this series brought back a flood of emotions, I can honestly say that almost 7 years later, I can see the good that God worked out of a bad situation. Had we not conceived our first baby, we would not have won the $1000 for baby items. When we gave birth to our first son, we were completely out of money. We almost had our electricity and auto insurance canceled. Buying a crib or car seat would not have been something we could have afforded. I believe God provided for us by allowing us to win the gift certificate when we did so that we would have what we needed later on. Perhaps the rest will make sense someday, but for now, I rest assured in God's goodness and that He had a plan even in our time of trouble.
♥"When my spirit was overwhelmed within me; You knew my path" Psalm 142:3
Here are some verses I found encouraging when we had the miscarriage:
Psalm 113:9
"He makes the barren woman abide in the house as a joyful mother of children. Praise the LORD!"
1 Samuel 1:27-28a
"For this boy I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of Him. So I have also dedicated him to the LORD; as long as he lives he is dedicated to the LORD."
Wow! What an inspirational story of life, loss and birth. God is the giver and the taker. He has full right and power to do so. We don't always understand His reasons but one thing is certain His ways are perfect. Look how wonderful all the suffering, pain and confusion turned out! God is good.
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Thank goodness for happy endings, right? I also found so much comfort in several bible verses when we were trying to conceive and experiencing our losses. Although while you're going through the tough time, it's hard to see where God is taking you. But now, looking back, you can see the reasons why certain things happened.
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Thanks for stopping by my sight and leaving a note. For some reason Goggle is not picking up my posts on Goggle reader. I am trying to correct it but have not been able to yet. Thanks for sharing your walk through joy and sorrow. It is inspiring. Blessings.
ReplyDeletei have just read over your journey of loss with your first pregnancy... I am so sorry you had to go through this.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a heartbreak to lose a baby, no matter the age. We lose a piece of our future...our dreams.
Thanks for sharing.
~Julie
I just had my second miscarriage in October, and I am still waiting to hold a child in my arms. Thank You for your story, it gives me hope.
ReplyDeleteThe Bible Verse I've been clinging to is James 1:2-3
Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials,
for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.