June 11, 2007
It's a girl!
July 11, 2007
Little fingers and toes!
July 16, 2007
We Remember Them
In the rising of the sun
and in its going down
we remember them:
In the blowing of the wind
and in the chill of winter,
we remember them.
In the opening of buds
and in the warmth of summer,
we remember them:
In the rustling of leaves
and the beauty of autumn,
we remember them.
In the beginning of the year
and when it ends,
we remember them:
When we are weary
and in need of strength,
we remember them.
When we are lost
and sick at heart
we remember them:
When we have joys
we yearn to share,
we remember them.
So long as we live
they too shall live,
for they are now a part of us
as we remember them.
-author unknown; given to me by the hospital staff
and in its going down
we remember them:
In the blowing of the wind
and in the chill of winter,
we remember them.
In the opening of buds
and in the warmth of summer,
we remember them:
In the rustling of leaves
and the beauty of autumn,
we remember them.
In the beginning of the year
and when it ends,
we remember them:
When we are weary
and in need of strength,
we remember them.
When we are lost
and sick at heart
we remember them:
When we have joys
we yearn to share,
we remember them.
So long as we live
they too shall live,
for they are now a part of us
as we remember them.
-author unknown; given to me by the hospital staff
Oct 11, 2007
Anna Lynn
Born at 8:59 pm
October 11, 2007
1 lb. 10 oz.
11 1/2 inches long
October 11, 2007
1 lb. 10 oz.
11 1/2 inches long
Right after her delivery
We made sure she wasn't alone
tiny toes
By Esther Holben
Please don't cry, Anna Lynn. I'm bringing you home though I know you wanted to be
The first girl in that wonderful home but I'm bringing you back home to me,
To wait 'til another body is formed to bear your sweet little soul.
So living on earth will wonderful be, because you are healthy and whole.
I know you were willing to wear a body with all of it's earthly flaws
For you wanted to be where you knew you'd be loved, and probably also because
In that home there's a nice big brother who is healthy, happy, and strong.
I understand why you wanted to go now and wanting to go wasn't wrong.
But I love you too much to let you go. Be patient and soon you'll see
The life that lies ahead of you will be all that you want it to be.
The first girl in that wonderful home but I'm bringing you back home to me,
To wait 'til another body is formed to bear your sweet little soul.
So living on earth will wonderful be, because you are healthy and whole.
I know you were willing to wear a body with all of it's earthly flaws
For you wanted to be where you knew you'd be loved, and probably also because
In that home there's a nice big brother who is healthy, happy, and strong.
I understand why you wanted to go now and wanting to go wasn't wrong.
But I love you too much to let you go. Be patient and soon you'll see
The life that lies ahead of you will be all that you want it to be.
13 comments:
So beautiful. Thanks, Jodie, for sharing something so special.
Jodie, this was very touching. I'm so glad that you have felt and feel the comfort and peace that you do. Having the gospel through hard times really is a wonderful thing. May you continue to feel comforted from the Lord.
I'm just so glad for the times when you let yourself be happy without feeling guilty about it. The pictures are beautiful and your words were just right too. I got really teary-eyed seeing the picture of you taking care of her with the nurse nearby. The bond that the Lord gives to parents and their children is amazing - we don't even have to really know them to adore them. Wow, can you imagine what it will be like when you get to meet her again!?
Thank you so much for sharing all that your have been through on this journey with Anna. If Carver had been a girl I wanted to use the name Anna so when you first posted that was her name, it sort of made your experience that much more real for me to watch you go through. You are amazing and I'm so grateful for the Peace you have felt from our Heavenly Father and grateful for the testimony of it that you've shared in Anna's blog. I hope other mother's who have lost or are losing their sweet babies too soon like this somehow find their way to Anna's blog because I think it would provide them a great deal of hope and comfort.
Jodie-
That was absolutely beautiful. I want to thank you for sharing something so special with us. I couldn't help but feel the love you have for Anna through your writing, I know she's looking down on you and smiling. Keep the faith, you're in my prayers!
Love,
Alicia
Oh, my dear sweet Jodie.
I am feeling for you. I can't imagine how you're feeling, but I know now that you are one of the strongest people I know. we are due with a baby in 7 weeks, and I can't help but think that our children are friends right now in the spirit world. you are amazing, and each day, the Lord will make you stronger and happier. thankyou for sharing your thoughts with us, you have made us appreciate life so much more and helped to remind me that the Lord is in control of everything. your family is always in our prayers.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us. It was beautiful to read. We will keep praying for you guys.
Jenny and Alan Stout
Jodie, Thank you so much for sharing this most intimate part of your life. We are truly blessed to have the knowledge of the gospel and of Heavenly Father's perfect plan. What an honor that you and Adrian were chosen to be Anna's parents. I pray for your continued healing and comfort.
Tara Huhmann
(Jana's friend) :)
Jodie,
I don't think I've posted any comments yet, for fear that you probably wouldn't remember me, or want me to follow your beautiful story. But I have been reading, almost daily. I really hope you don't mind.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing. I'm glad I was able to read along and share my own feelings about it. I'm glad you're doing well and I'm glad you're on the road to recovery.
I love you,
Love,
Veronica Kisby (the apricot tree woman from Provo)
Jodie: Your mom kept me posted all through Anna's life with you.... I've only just found the link to your blog that she sent me.... how beautiful. I've been praying for you and your family ever since Judy told me, and I continue to include you all in my prayers.
what a beautiful blog.
thank you, Jodie.
Margaret
Thank you. Thank you. I am crying. I haven't had the experience of losing a child yet, but i can appreciate a mother's love. I loved reading these entries. Thank you for sharing. foreverfife.blogspot.com
amber (friend of your hubby)
Thank you for the sweet thoughtful letter that you sent to me. As soon as i read it i read your blog.
I cant stop crying. Tim will look at me with sad eyes and say 'your tears will run out soon, im sure of it'. Its a daily thing. its comforting to know that i am not alone in this and that others know how i feel. The anger and frustration then the sadness and comfort that comes is all very overwhelming. It hurts so much, i hate that when i got to hold my son and daughter that no one was going to give them CPR or try to help them, that they were going to die in my arms, for no reason. I know that everything happens for a reason and one day we will know the reason. thanks again
I don't have any words to express my self.
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