This post is written with more love than could ever be put into words. I'm so proud of my son and his wife (my daughter-in-love).
They are pregnant and we've all been so excited! It's their first child together. Below is the most current picture of my Grand Baby Brown.
I was so thrilled that they invited me to go along for the ultrasound! Seeing the baby and watching its little heart beat brings a feeling to this Nana that is indescribable. It bonds me with Jon and Brenda in a way I can't explan., I love my Grand Baby and his parents.
While we are so excited they are pregnant, we were dealt a blow when they were told that Baby Brown has a birth defect; a defect that is fatal. I won't go into the details, but Jon and Brenda had a difficult decision to make: terminate the pregnancy or continue to carry their child. They chose to continue to carry their precious special baby. When they told Hubby and me, we were beyond thrilled.
Tears have been shed, our hearts have hurt, days have been spent unable to get out of bed and face the day. Yesterday was one of those days for me. I can't begin to imagine how hard it is on Jon and Brenda. It's not about me, it's about them and Baby Brown. They know I'm here for them 24/7. They know my concern is for them and their baby.
This morning I awoke and looked at the bracelet I wear 24/7. I purchased it after they found out they were pregnant and had no idea what would transpire in the days to come.
As I looked at the cross and remembered who is in control, brings peace, gives life, knows why things happen, I remembered a cherished verse in The Bible. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. In the days and months ahead, we are all going to enjoy Jon and Brenda's pregnancy. There will be days that are emotional and difficult. I hope all of us will cling to the promise that God is with us 24/7 and that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
3 comments:
My heart is aching along with yours. God loves to do the impossible, and Baby Brown is in his loving hands. I can't imagine how hard the decision to carry to term must have been. My prayers are with you all.
Ditto to Gayle's post! My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Ruth
Since hearing the news about Jon and Brenda's little one having this serious condition, my heart has been heavy for you all. As I told Jon, life is filled with mysteries and we often find ourselves scratching our heads over things that make no sense. But God is faithful, no matter what, and we know that Baby Brown is a gift from God, as I believe all children are.
Even though it will bring such deep emotions, I know you and Dale are glad they decided to carry this baby to term; I can't imagine doing anything else, personally. And I loved what Jon had to say about it. He said something like it's not up to them to decide life or death. What wisdom.
Sorry to ramble on. You've been constant on my mind and in my prayers. Much love to you all.
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