A New Life... and An Angel in Heaven.

Two women woke up this morning, making ready for a visit to their ob/gyn.

One is 9 months pregnant, bursting with the new life that is ready to enter the world. Her 6 other children crowd around her to see her off, eager to see and hold their new baby sister... She is being held up in prayer today by so many, as she and her husband journey to the hospital.

Joy and love and hope.

The other woman is newly pregnant, and very nervous. Her 5 children have been told that it looks like the baby has died, and her trip to the ob this morning is to confirm this. The joy and hope that had surrounded her and her friends and family these past few weeks has given way to sorrow and fear, and then acceptance.

God's will in all things.

The first woman is my best friend, Lisa. We expect a phone call soon to tell us of the birth of their new daughter, our goddaughter. She has been in our prayers all day. I wish I could be there...

The second woman, as you might have guessed, is me. The "exciting news" I had wanted to share was of this unexpected joy of a new life. Unfortunately, God's will has been to postpone this new addition and we are devastated. Yesterday was the hardest, since by the afternoon it was obvious that this little one was not going to make it. Today I am better, more accepting and trusting, but it's still hard.

Pray for us.

And pray for my friend, Lisa. What hope and joy and love will surround that little one when she makes her appearance! I can't wait to see her and hold her.

What comfort.