tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post5325639457701432260..comments2023-04-27T03:52:51.226-05:00Comments on I Still Believe: What happened?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-49105842281788201802011-10-12T08:01:33.998-05:002011-10-12T08:01:33.998-05:00I was told about your blog from my friend niki. S...I was told about your blog from my friend niki. She knows you IRL. She told me about your blog, after we lost our Son, Isaac. He was our 1st loss and I miss him so much.<br /><br />We have been blessed with 5 wonderful babies here on earth, but Isaac unfortunally left us when I was about 15 weeks pregnant. We don't know why he passed away so early. I miss him everyday and am grateful to know he is with my Heavenly Father and earthly Father.<br /><br />I agree with what you said, there is nothing we could have done to change the out come. I know that God didn't cause Isaac to die, but he let it happen. It was God's Will for Isaac to bless our Life for a short time and that he did.<br /><br />I am blessed to have had my Sweet Son for 15 1/2 weeks. He changed my life more than I could ever imgaine.<br /><br />One of the hardest things was after I saw on the sonogram that he had passed away, to have to come home and tell the kids their baby brother had died. We didn't know at that time he was a boy yet. I went into labor 3 days after I found out he had passed away. I delivered my Sweet Son, July 21 2011. <br /><br />I have friends that too are pregnant still, and some of them are due when I was. That is so hard. I have had to block them on FB, because it's too hard to see their updates on how their feeling or how their baby is doing. I would give almost anything to be pregnant again with Isaac. So it hurts so much to see them complain about morning sickness, being tired, or just whatever they complain about. <br /><br />I don't wish lossing a baby on anyone! But I also wish people would be more thoughtful on what they post and say to a mom that has lost a baby.<br /><br />I love when you said you that you want people to ask. I agree, I feel the same way. I wish more people would ask and not just ingorne what happened. Isaac may have only been with my 15 weeks, but it was long enough to fall in love and want more.<br /><br />Anyways, I am sorry if this doesn't make sense and is all over the place. Still not all not together in my thoughts.<br /><br />Mommy of 6 (1 in Heaven)mommyof7 (2inheaven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10125869209600225709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-59535138996634561692011-09-03T14:37:32.579-05:002011-09-03T14:37:32.579-05:00I can so relate to so many of your posts. I blame...I can so relate to so many of your posts. I blamed myself so much for my little girl being born too early when really, there WAS nothing I could have done differently. I was doing my best to keep her safe. And just as the Lord spoke to you about Gideon's passing not being your fault, He also showed me the same. No matter what, this was His plan and we need to just trust Him and what He will show us through this. I'm so thankful you are being shown the same thing!<br /><br />Your friend from HP,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219574993245719197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-63618500100461764872011-08-04T15:51:37.962-05:002011-08-04T15:51:37.962-05:00Stephanie, Thank you so much. My heart is reaching...Stephanie, Thank you so much. My heart is reaching out to yours right now...<br />You are so right, Gideon will always be ours, and we will always be his. We just have to wait until we are reunited in eternity...I am so sorry you have had to hear hurtful things too. I, fortunately, have only heard a few hurtful things. I am thankful that most people I am around have been wonderful. <br />I am so sorry you have to live without your daughter. <br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah, thank you so much. Thank you for your sweet words. They mean more to me than you could know.<br />You are so right, we will never really know the big reason why, but it does help to know the medical reason as to what happened. And it does help to know that I did nothing to cause it and I could have done nothing to prevent it. It really has taught me that God is the only one in control, he controls life and death.<br />I think you are right here too, people say things without knowing how much they hurt with their words. I wish people would think for a little bit before they spoke, maybe if they thought "If I was in her situation and someone said this to me, would that be helpful." people might say less hurtful things. Thankfully I have gotten very few comments like this. And thankfully when I have gotten them, I know the truth. Most all of my friends and all of the family have been amazing and supportive and have said wonderful things to us and spoken truth into out lives. For that, I am so thankful.<br />Thank you so much for your encouragement. I love you.Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631185134148512973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-72190766980819510012011-08-04T11:39:46.875-05:002011-08-04T11:39:46.875-05:00Stormy,
Thank you for continuing to share your he...Stormy,<br /><br />Thank you for continuing to share your heart with all of us. It is amazing to read your blogs and be able to see and feel what you and Todd are experiencing. It touches me in a way I could never explain.<br /><br />I appreciated learning about the results your doctors found. While we will probably never be able to understand the big WHY (which only God can answer), it does help a little to know the medical why.<br /><br />I'm sorry you had to hear someone blame you. That is so sad and hurtful. I think people do that without having any idea how much pain they just caused. After my miscarriage, I received this advice from a friend: "Some people will say wonderful things that help you and others will say things that hurt you. Take the words that help to heart and forget about the hurtful words." Even though it is difficult to forget hurtful things, I tried to heed her advice.<br /><br />I love you and Todd and I know God has a beautiful plan for your life.<br /><br />Love,<br />Sarah ZellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-73227746573408536272011-08-03T21:26:28.456-05:002011-08-03T21:26:28.456-05:00Stormy,
From one angel mama to another ~ I will p...Stormy,<br /><br />From one angel mama to another ~ I will pray that you are protected from such horrible and stupid things that people feel the need to say. <br /><br />I have heard my share. . .every parent who has a child die seems to at least one time. It is horrible that we don't have our children, but then to have to endure the crass and hurtful statements instead of all the 'ooooo's and aaaahh's, your baby is so cute, your little one is sure growing, etc." is just wrong.<br /><br />Gideon is precious and perfect. You both are parents and he will always be yours just like you will always be his. You just have to wait longer than most families to be together. And for that, I am sorry. <br /><br />One thing that helps me sometimes is to talk to my daughter. She was stillborn in March 2011, and not a day goes by that I don't whisper to her. <br /><br />Holding you in my heartStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795924138335289826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-22545742626217720822011-08-02T23:38:29.560-05:002011-08-02T23:38:29.560-05:00Devon, your words made me cry. Thank you. Thank yo...Devon, your words made me cry. Thank you. Thank you so much for continuing to life us up to the Lord, and praying for our peace (which we need so badly), and for future children (we hope to give Gideon a younger brother or sister some day)....I think you are right, the most difficult calling on a parents is to have to say goodbye to your child in this life. I hope that we are able to bring honor to the Lord through our brokenness. <br /><br />Hannah, Thank you both so much for praying for us and thinking of us. It means more to me than I can express. Thank you for your sweet words. They touch my heart....I hope that God is able to use us in our time of despair. I feel like all I have to give Him is my broken and bruised spirit.....Again, thank you so much, my friend.Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631185134148512973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-20900203362166988492011-08-02T15:16:39.823-05:002011-08-02T15:16:39.823-05:00Stormy, Aaron and I continue to pray for you and T...Stormy, Aaron and I continue to pray for you and Todd every day and you are constantly on my mind. I really love what Barbara said in these comments. You are a beautiful woman with such a beautiful heart and your, Todd's, and Gideon's story is touching hearts and will change lives. <br /><br />Though it's sad to read of why Gideon is no longer here, this was a beautiful post.Hannah Bhttp://belvederephotographyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-21562834770708416082011-08-02T15:04:30.089-05:002011-08-02T15:04:30.089-05:00Continuing to lift you and Todd up. I am so sorry ...Continuing to lift you and Todd up. I am so sorry someone spoke out of ignorance and blamed you. Only the Lord knows the number of our days and only HE ordains them. You were an incredible mommy to Gideon and it takes an incredible mommy to say good bye to her son in such a special way after only 33 weeks. I can imagine that is the most difficult calling placed on a mommy and you and Todd walked through it together with grace. You are honoring the Lord and Gideon's life with your testimony. Thank you for sharing! Praying for peace and for those future babies!! God will restore all that has been lost in one way or another!devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04898547401589251459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-91359756621419371852011-08-02T10:48:20.035-05:002011-08-02T10:48:20.035-05:00Barbara,
Wow. I don't really know what to say...Barbara, <br />Wow. I don't really know what to say, I have tears in my eyes from reading your comment. Thank you for reading and sharing this journey with me. I know it is probably isn't easy to read my blog while you are pregnant. I can understand that. So, thank you.<br />Thank you so much for your kind words. Your comments have touched my heart. very much so. It means so much to me, what you said. we are complete strangers, yet your heart has touched my heart.Thank you so much. So very much. <br />We do love our son with all our hearts. He is loved greatly and deeply and we miss him every second. We are looking forward to the day when we get to be reunited with him again in Eternity. <br />Thank you for reading about my son's life. Thank you.Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631185134148512973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-32224769820739531502011-08-02T02:14:30.078-05:002011-08-02T02:14:30.078-05:00Dear Stormy,
I came across your blog while looking...Dear Stormy,<br />I came across your blog while looking up the meaning of baby names. Gideon was one of the names my husband and I had considered naming the son I am currently expecting and somehow your page came up. It probably isn’t the smartest idea for a pregnant woman as myself to read a blog like yours, or rather a blog that deals with a heartbreaking situation as yours. <br />But I have to say, that the wonderful way you express your feelings about your terrible loss and the love for your son and husband, transforms this blog into something so much more than a recollection of a child’s death. It is the story of a mother that deeply cares for her child. And as absolutely heart-wrenching your journey has been and still is, the warmth that comes through your words can be felt so deeply. Gideon is very lucky to have a thoughtful, honest and caring mother like you to call his own.<br /><br />I know nothing I can say will ease your pain, but please know that the words you write about your son are shining brightly and let everyone know what a truly beautiful boy he was.Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-20545963571300395512011-08-01T22:38:12.471-05:002011-08-01T22:38:12.471-05:00Florence, Yes, having some answer really does eas...Florence, Yes, having some answer really does ease the nagging question. And you are so right, one day all of our questions will not matter anymore because we will be with the Lord and we will be with Gideon and that will be enough. To have my Jesus and my family together. What a day that will be! I love you so much!Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631185134148512973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-32685722612225170752011-08-01T22:36:07.694-05:002011-08-01T22:36:07.694-05:00Allison, thank you so much. Your prayers mean so s...Allison, thank you so much. Your prayers mean so so so much to us. You are wonderful. And it touches my heart deeply to know that you think about Gideon every day. That means more to me than I can even express. Thank you.Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631185134148512973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-4056855546693216032011-08-01T22:35:45.473-05:002011-08-01T22:35:45.473-05:00Thank you for this post. Having some kind of answe...Thank you for this post. Having some kind of answer eases the nagging question "Why". Eases it a little anyway. All our questions will be answered one glorious day and you know what, it won't matter then. Praising our Lord and seeing Gideon will be enough for you two sweet parents. LOVE YOU SO,<br /> FlorenceFlorencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369590888727907975.post-87152088049012185472011-08-01T22:16:45.159-05:002011-08-01T22:16:45.159-05:00I think about Gideon daily. I pray for you and you...I think about Gideon daily. I pray for you and your family more times a day than I can count. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this: <br />"We're not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us, we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be." -CS Lewis<br /><br />Praying now... <br /><br />-AllisonAllison Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070399682565182726noreply@blogger.com