Today was the day that Samuel was due to be born. This has been a hard week, but I keep remembering the verse that the Lord brought to Seth and I the day before all the complications started. Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
I thought I'd share a poem that was given to me from my mother-in-law, who also lost a child. I hope this will encourage other mothers who have lost a child, or others who have lost a loved one. It helped me to see the eternal perspective.
A Baby's Secret
by, J.C. Bromfield
I'm just a little feller... who didn't quite make it there;
I went straight to be with Jesus, but I'm waiting for you here.
Don't you fret about me Mommy, I'm all right... and am most blest;
I'd have loved to stay there with you, but the Shepherd knows what's best.
Many dwellings here where I live, waited years to enter in;
Struggled through a world of sorrow, and their lives were marred with sin.
So sweet Mommy don't you sorrow, wipe those tears and chase the gloom;
I went straight to Jesus' bosom, suffered none of earthling's pain.
I'll be waiting for you Mommy-you and Daddy, Bud, and Sis.
I'll be with you then forever... and give you all a kiss.
4 comments:
What a wonderful verse the Lord gave you! I'm glad to see you sharing and using your experience to encourage others. We've had 2 miscarriages - and it was amazing to me to know how many women go through that. I had LOTS of women coming to me wanting to talk... so keep allowing the Lord to use you for His glory even as you are going through a grieving and healing process! Lynn :)
I have been praying for you, dear child of mine,
knowing your due date would bring fresh sorrow.
What a wonderful God we have who, with the valley,
is there to pour a running over cup of help.
What a lovely poem!
We must all pray for Jenica now, who may be
miscarrying now.
Ps 9
Mom
Thanks for sharing this Marcie. I love how poetry expresses so many things I can't put into words. Thank you Lord for poets!
Thanks too for being willing to share your pain. I know the Lord will bless you in many ways as you learn of Him. He is faithful
Hi again- I wrote to you one other time. My husband and I had a similar experience with our first baby, also halfway through my pregancy. I was due on Feb 14. I just wanted to encourage you that this day will become sweet to you as time passes. For me, I will never forget, but the date is no longer as deeply painful. Instead, I have now sweet thoughts of our baby Andrew in heaven, who will one day be joined by four siblings and parents who long to meet him for the first time.
God bless you and your husband.
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