Hey Everyone. I'm typing this from my iPhone lying on a hospital bed. My water broke this morning. It seems that God has His own plan. :-) I am not currently in active labor. We plan to wait if possible to have my c-section later today so that my mom, grandma and best friend can get here. But if I go into more active labor, we'll have to move that up. Ian and I are doing just fine and Daniel is as well. For now it looks like we get a long day of fellowship with family in our hospital room. Please be praying. We trust that God is good and in complete control. And we are excited to meet our little Ian Dominic later. Thank you for praying with and for us.
Love and grace,
Jen (for our family)
8 comments:
Dear Jen, we've never met, but I grew up in the same church family with Daniel and have been following your blog from a link Cheryl posted...words cannot properly express how much I feel for you both and for little Ian. We've been praying for you all month, but today especially our prayers will be with you and yours. His peace be with you now and evermore.
With Love,
Sally Stoos
Hi Jen,
I am a friend of Sara Ingram's. She sent me your blog a few days ago. You have been so much in my prayers and on my mind since then. My husband and I lost our firstborn, a little boy, almost 3 years ago. Not all, but many, of the things you are going through happened that way for us...down to a c-section earlier than we planned because he was breach and I went into labor unexpectedly. All that to say, you are in my thoughts and prayers so much. I know some of what you are going through today. Praying for peace that passes all understanding to be with you in the operating room, for the time with Ian to be sweet and peaceful (our moments with my little son are among some of my most beautiful memories) and for His presence and comfort to be so very real to you today and in the days to follow. I am so sorry for this hard valley for you and your family, but I praise the Lord that Ian has such loving and trusting parents. May Jesus hold you all close today and give you everything you need.
Blessings,
Amy Mayfield
Praying for God to work miraculously and thankful knowing His timing and plan is perfect regardless of the outcome. Sending love and lots, lots of prayer your way!
Hi, my name is Angela (I'm 9 years old) and my mom is friends with your mother in-law, Mrs. Schlegel. I just saw the pictures of baby Ian and I know this is a hard time, but wanted you to know that I am praying for you guys. I know the Lord will be with you during this time. With tears and love, Angela.
Jennifer, My name is Jenna and I am a student of the Spring 2012 class at Focus Leadership Institute. I just wanted to let you know that we are all praying for you and precious Daniel. Your complete reliance on God comes through so clearly in your posts; as we learn more about your story from the staff that love so deeply, know that we are lifting up you and your family. Daniel is in the hands of our Savior; may His love and peace pour over you.
xoxo
I am so sorry for what you've been called to endure, Jen. Thank you for holding on to Christ right now.
(And, Lord, thank you for holding on to Jen and Daniel. They would not be found faithful in this if it were not that YOU are holding their hearts. Thank you, Father, for this, your great kindness to your people.)
The Lord is good. One day, all this sadness will come untrue and there will be joy forevermore. You will tell the story of God's grace in Ian's life, and Daniel's, and yours. You will tell it with great joy to a great company, and we will all praise Him together.
Dear Jen,
I am a new FLI staffer and heard about your story from Lindy & Carol. I am so sorry. You and your family are near to our hearts and we are praying for you.
May the Lord's love and grace find you and sustain you even in this heartbreak. I'm sending all the love in the world to your little Ian. He has already left an impact on our hearts.
Hi Jen,
I am a friend of Becky Johnson. You and your family are in my constant prayers. You're an inspiring, lovely woman of God.
Lots of love,
Donna B.
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