hey everyone. i have been hooked up through one of my old co-workers to get to know another family going through the same thing we went through (her brother and sister-in-law)- carrying a baby that will not live long after birth. His name is William and you can read their story here:
William is going to be born with Trisomy 18 which is not compatible with life. I have been able to talk with his mommy Kate and give her encouragement, tips- things i wish i had done and things i am glad we did. I am so glad that we can pass on our experience with another family in hopes that they have a better experience. (although ours was pretty good) (i do plan on sometime writing a blog on how to support families and what i think is great ways to memorialize a pregnancy in this situation)
my heart is aching for them and what is ahead for them. such hard unimaginable pain. more tears than you think a person can cry.
please join me in prayer for them in the coming weeks.
- that he stays in until his due date (6/4/11) so he can meet all his other family that is going to visit him and so they can have the most amount of time here on earth with him.
- for peace as the times comes.
- for joy to enjoy every second with him and every little part of him.
- for Kate and Kurt- their hearts, their tears, their fears, their pain.
- for Kate- the pain of a mommy is something strong and feirce. her road ahead of her is long.
- their marriage during this trial.
- guidance as they make decisions
- that God works in this. however that may be. a healing would be great :o)
thank you for taking time to care about another little baby. I hope he doesn't have to join Sophia- but if he does- i know she will take his hand and play with him.
-tristen
Thank you Dinkel family and friends for keeping William in your prayers. Thank you Tristen for all your support!
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