tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637630471031731515.post1612061142221264202..comments2024-01-10T04:37:26.195-05:00Comments on Seventh Smith: When Heaven Holds A Piece of Your HeartEvie's Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06027657791065199036noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637630471031731515.post-55463284614378726902013-10-21T18:31:27.387-04:002013-10-21T18:31:27.387-04:00I'm so, so sorry for your losses. You have suc...I'm so, so sorry for your losses. You have such a beautiful way with words. Thank you for sharing.Rachel Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637630471031731515.post-22505153188913582013-10-21T17:40:31.194-04:002013-10-21T17:40:31.194-04:00I always look forward to reading your blogs and th...I always look forward to reading your blogs and this one really hit home! I have been very blessed in the fact that I have not had to deal with death until 3 months ago... My sister lost her son Andrew at 40 weeks and 4 days. She described her situation in a way no mother should ever have to describe:<br /><br />As many of you already know, our precious Andrew Cole was born July 23 at 8:50 pm sleeping. A day that has FOREVER changed Stephen and I. He was such big boy weighing in at 9 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Simply beautiful and perfect in every way. <br /><br />My pregnancy with Andrew was enjoyable. The nine months went fast without a single issue. I felt great and loved being pregnant wi...th our little bundle. He was always very active and loved kicking his momma. <br /><br />I had gone in that morning for my last appointment with the doctor and was ready to be induced. I was 40 wks and 4 days. My doctor was back from vacation and was happy to see Andrew had waited for his return. My bags were packed and in the car. Before the doctor checked me out one last time, we discussed to go ahead with induction that day. I was super excited. <br /><br />He began with measuring my belly which showed Andrew was right on track with his growth. Next, he was to listen to his heartbeat. A moment in time I will NEVER forget. I saw panic and disbelief in the doctors' face as he searched and searched for one. He looked up at me with pure shock and said "I can't find a heartbeat." We immediate moved to the ultrasound room only to confirm our precious Andrew was no longer with us. He was already in the arms of our heavenly Father. <br /><br />The day became a blur from there.<br /><br />A massive amount of blood along with the cord and placenta was sent off for testing to try and determine why this had happened. Anything that could be tested for was tested. Every test came back completely normal. He was a perfectly healthy little boy. There is no reason for what happened. <br /><br />I feel beyond blessed to be his mommy and to have carried him for nine months. <br /><br />We are eternally grateful for the amount of support and love from family and friends. We could not have made it through the initial shock of losing Andrew had it not been for the support of our love ones. We had a beautiful grave side service in Garrison with family. He is buried behind his great grandparents. <br /><br />I find tremendous comfort in Psalm 139:16 - "Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." I know Andrew was meant to be our second son and is very much a part of our family. It is not the way I planned but exactly how God has planned. <br /><br />Andrew's beautiful spirit will always be with us. We have two precious boys. One in Heaven and one on Earth. <br /><br />I am so proud of my sister and her husband for giving this all to God.<br />The grieving process is a life changing thing no matter who you are grieving for. Thank you for sharing your process and the beautiful words of inspiration!<br /><br />Lonalonamcclain86https://www.blogger.com/profile/02455190570380347278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1637630471031731515.post-63293846516274655452013-10-21T12:49:05.518-04:002013-10-21T12:49:05.518-04:00Oh this post makes me cry. I spent a good hour or...Oh this post makes me cry. I spent a good hour or more reading your blog last night. I read about the loss of your baby while you were in Ukraine and I cried, I bawled about reading Evie's story and I am crying now because loss sucks!<br /><br />I too believe, no I know that there is more after this life, much much more I believe like you that there is better to come. God is real, God loves us and I truly know that your babies are in the arms of a loving Heavenly Father.<br /><br />A few years ago thinking I was done having kids the thought came to me and my husband that there was another one wanting to join our family. I became pregnant right away and I knew, KNEW with all my heart it was a baby girl. I could feel her little spririt immediately, the connection was real and it was beautiful. I cherished that baby, when I went to the dr. I saw a beautiful perfect heartbeat. This was right before Christmas, 2 days after Christmas she was gone. I will forever be grateful to God for letting me have that experience after the Holidays and not before. <br /><br />I think I cried buckets for the last 6 months. Lastnight when I went to bed I wanted to send you a comment asking you so many questions about your life because I was so intrigued and happy reading about your adventurous life but we all do have trials. <br /><br />You are beautiful not only on the outside but I can feel thru your words that you are on the inside as well. Im so incredibly sorry for your loss for the loss of those that you love. You are an inspiration.Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175646154448740194noreply@blogger.com