Faith

The Loss of the Belly Shelf

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Brielle LOVED the singing in church today, she danced the whole time! During the sermon I was resting my arms on my belly and she moved from her normal position and kicked/hit my arms off, with quite a bit of force, I might add. That’s the first time she’s done that. I had a good laugh at her determination (and strength), but I’m a little bummed I’ve lost my belly shelf.

Thank You

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Thank you so much to everyone who has sent us cards during this time. It means so much to us and I treasure every one. It warms my heart to know we are loved by so many people. Whenever I receive a note of encouragement, a card, a hug, or any type of love and support for Brielle and us, I always think of this verse in Luke.

Prayer Requests

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Here are some prayer requests from David and I.

  • Pray that Brielle develops a healthy swallowing reflex and can swallow amniotic fluid. If she doesn’t develop this reflex this can lead to complications and she may have to be born premature, which might mean she’s stillborn or that our time with her will be shortened.
  • Pray that I can have a natural birth and that Brielle will continue to grow to be strong and healthy so that she’ll survive the stress of labor.
  • Our biggest concern is that we won’t be able to spend enough time with Brielle alive, please pray that she can live as long as possible and that we have the time to introduce her to the rest of our family and friends. We have no idea how long she’s intended to live, but please pray that we’ll get more than a few minutes with her. There’s so much we want to tell her.
  • Pray for us as we watch others who are pregnant and who have young children, especially little girls. Pray that we can find joy in their joy, instead of falling into despair at the loss of our own baby.
  • Pray that David and I can stay strong for Brielle and that we can show her happiness, thankfulness, and love in the midst of our grief.
  • Give prayers of thanks, thank God for the time we do get with her, that we were able to find this out before she was born, and thank God that she already has been blessed with more love than either of us could have imagined she would receive.

Thank You

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David, Brielle, and I are overwhelmed with the amount of love and encouragement we have felt and been shown since we made our announcement. I especially want to thank my College Hill family, my Mother told me today all of the kind words that were given to our family and the prayer led for us and Brielle. We are so encouraged by everyone’s kindness and will never be able to thank any of you enough.