Sunday, August 31, 2008

Prayers for the Death of our Baby Boy

Well, we got a sad phone call yesterday. The minister who had been working with us and with the birth mother called to let us know the birth mother's water broke yesterday and the baby died. It was due to an infection and nothing could be done. The baby was a boy. Our hearts are sad --not only for us for for the birth mother too. John and I are refusing to let this get us down and so we are continuing with the Ethiopian adoption. Keep the birth mother and us in your prayers as we keep moving forward.
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4 comments:

Cindy said...

I am so sorry to hear this news. All of you will be in our thoughts.

August 31, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Leslie McIntosh said...

Susan and John,
What an erratic journey you are both on. Please know that I am thinking of you both and praying for everyone involved. My heart is heavy for you.
Leslie

September 2, 2008 at 8:45 AM
Holli said...

so sorry to hear about your loss. praying for the birth mother and for you all!
also for your ET adoption.

September 3, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Jess Pedersen said...

Susan - I just found your blog listed on your recent CHSFS post. I just wanted to say that I know how it feels to lose a baby to infection and prematurity. I lost my son on Oct 26, 2006 to the same unfortunate and devastating experience. My husband and I are now adopting from Ethiopia through CHSFS. Wishing you many blessings through adoption.

January 11, 2009 at 4:09 PM

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A Prayer to Guide Us Through This

Susan had lunch with a friend who shared this prayer with her:

Please infuse my being with your light--surround me with your love, that I may be lifted up and carried by your grace. Whisper into my thinking the inspiration that will help me through this. Help me be clear and calm. Embolden my heart with the courage to stay present and connected, for I know that in your presence lies my healing. I ask you to guide me-and everyone involved in this situation-every step of the way. Lift my spirit into a higher vibration that I may grow from this experience and become my greatest potential. Let there be a miracle. I am open and willing to have a miracle occur. Let the healer rise and take charge. I thank you in advance as I know that it is already so.