National Day of Remembrance

Many of you may know that October 15th is National Day of Remembrance for Pregnancy and Infant Loss. When you get a moment, may I encourage you to pray for all the families, but especially the mothers who are grieving for a lost child. In my personal life, I have been touched by several women who bear this burden including Angie Smith of Bring the Rain. Though I do not know her personally, her story resonates with me as my family was touched by tragedy when our precious Benjamin Scott was born into heaven in February of 2004. I encourage you to visit her blog. As of this moment over 500 women have requested prayer on this day as they grieve.

I am acutely conscious of how blessed I am. I type this message as my child lays on my lap. Her hand rests on my chest, and she studies my face intently. I know that I have done nothing to deserve such a precious gift. Yet, I selfishly cling to her and drink every moment in.

I have blogged before about how people often like to start conversations with little mommies out in public. When I was at HEB on Sunday, I ran into a sweet grandmother who struck up a conversation about Cora and her grandbabies. As she left, she commented to me, "You know that they (children) are only on loan to us." I have thought about that statement many times since then. I am so thankful to God for each day that I have with Cora, and my deepest prayer is that she will live a long, happy life.

Sweet Jesus, So many hearts cry out to you. Let Your peace rain over those who are hurting. Let Your healing wash over the hearts that are broken. Let Your presence comfort those who despair.
Amen