One
year ago today, we found out we were pregnant with our third child. We never
envisioned that precious child would become our angel baby, leaving us with
what we now call our two sunshine babies (earth babies conceived before a
family is struck by loss- babies conceived before devastation, holding a place
in a family’s heart and their symbol of love, before they knew anything about
shattered dreams) and now our rainbow baby (an earth baby born following the
loss of an angel baby-the theory being that the beauty of the rainbow does not
mean the storm and the devastation never happened but that something beautiful
and full of light has emerged from the darkness).
We are
humbled to announce that we are nearly 7 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby,
due September 2, 2014. We decided to let everyone know pretty early on as we
learned through Karalyn’s pregnancy that there is never a “safe” time to tell
people you are expecting. We would appreciate any and all prayers as we walk
this path of a rainbow pregnancy as the death of Karalyn and all we went
through still is so fresh and weighs heavy on our hearts and as we try to rest
in the peace that only comes through trusting in our Savior with this new life
He has created.
Hi Leslie, Something moved me to check in on your page - and I just wanted you to know I still think of you guys and your sweet baby girl often. It still moves me to tears thinking of watching your little girl excitedly explain that "Karalyn lives with Jesus" and know, in all her innocent childhood wisdom, what a beautiful and happy thing that is for your angel. I was so happy and encouraged to see your rainbow baby announcement!! Know that I will be praying for you new babys health and safe arrival and for your peace and comfort with the complicated mixed emotions of grief for the past and excitement for the future. You guys are such a strong, amazing family and I consider myself SO lucky to have been a part of such a pivotal event in your lives.
ReplyDeleteLove, Cicely RN at TMC
Oh Cicely! The joy this brought to my heart this morning is unbelievable. I have often thought about you and those days we were in Truman. It just warms my heart to know Karalyn and our family made an impact on your heart that is still there today. Thank you for reaching out-it is things like this that continue to strengthen my heart as I walk this difficult road. If you are on Facebook, check out our page at facebook.com/beautyfromtheahes. It is called Little Light, in memory of Karalyn.
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