Last night I put together a little movie of the memories we have of Samuel. It was difficult to do, but very therapeutic at the same time.
There is this neat organization called MEND (mommies enduring neonatal death) that has support groups nationwide. They also put out a newsletter bimonthly. In this newsletter there is a section where you can recognize the baby you lost by writing them a happy birthday letter. I was so encouraged when I saw that our little happy birthday message made it this month.
Also, my sweet friend, Brooke, and her mom gave me such a thoughtful gift. It was a gift card to build-a-bear. We all went as a family on Sunday and picked out a bear that reminded us of Samuel. There's something about having something tangible to squeeze... Here is what we found:
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I'll remember you both in prayer today as you think about this little one.
I don't know what to say. I sat here praying "Lord help me know what to say to encourage my friend". I still have no words. I have prayed for you so much over the past few days and promise to continue to as I know the pain doesn't always go away when the day is over. I just sit here and weep as I try to imagine what it must be like to not be able to snuggle both your babies. Praise the Lord that even though we have pain and heartache, we are not overcome. He gives us grace and a new day full of new mercies.
I love you!
Thank you for sharing that with us Marcie. I have no idea how incredibly hard it is.
That was so beautiful Marcie. Thank you for sharing the video with us. I can't even comprehend what you've gone through in losing little Samuel. He is truly missed but praise the Lord he is in heaven with our Lord.
We are praying for you all at this time. Love you so much!
What a beautiful tribute to your precious Samuel, Marcie. Thanks for sharing. Praying for you today.
thank you for the sharing your thoughts and memories with us....I love all of you
Robin
Oh Marcie, thanks for sharing your sorrow with us. It is so sweet to think of your little one in heaven with the Lord, doing what he was made to do.
the bear and the letter and you - very precious. you are so sweet, marcie. praying for you as well - and so glad we got to catch up this weekend. love and squeezes from japan!
Marcie,
Although we've only briefly met, I have kept up with your blog over the past two years. Your trust in the Lord and continued faith in His purpose has been such an encouragement to me. I know you have been an encouragement to many others as well. This continues to be Samuels legacy.
Praying for you,
Christina
Christina,
I love what you said about "this continues to be Samuel's legacy". That is such a neat thought!
Praying for you as well.
What a sweet video. When the pictures came up of you & Seth holding Samuel that made me tear up, remembering our own visit to the hospital like that. It will be so exciting when we get to meet our children in heaven!
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