How Can I Keep From Singing
I have so much to write. My heart is full. I won't be able to write much now. The room spins, I feel like throwing up and my limbs are shakey when I sit up...but I wanted to say something.
I had to go the ER last night and got home at 6 this a.m. We have lost our precious baby. God is still perfectly good. His nature, His Word, and Worship rang through my heart throughout this experience. He has been so kind and compassionate.
Three songs rang continuously through my mind yesterday and this a.m. "Blessed be your name" (above on my blog), "How Can I Keep from Singing" (above) and the gospel song "We've come this far by faith" (but I can't find a rendition of it that matches Rev. Harvey's to share - all the ones on youtube are too slow and mournful).
I'm still choosing joy!
I have so much to write. My heart is full. I won't be able to write much now. The room spins, I feel like throwing up and my limbs are shakey when I sit up...but I wanted to say something.
I had to go the ER last night and got home at 6 this a.m. We have lost our precious baby. God is still perfectly good. His nature, His Word, and Worship rang through my heart throughout this experience. He has been so kind and compassionate.
Three songs rang continuously through my mind yesterday and this a.m. "Blessed be your name" (above on my blog), "How Can I Keep from Singing" (above) and the gospel song "We've come this far by faith" (but I can't find a rendition of it that matches Rev. Harvey's to share - all the ones on youtube are too slow and mournful).
I'm still choosing joy!
So sorry. Glad your entire family is there to surround you during this time.
ReplyDeletePraying for you through tears.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you as are my condolences.
ReplyDeleteSis:
ReplyDeletePTL for the songs and we will be praying for you all as you choose joy.
love/prayers
My heart aches with you, and yet I'm rejoicing in God's graciousness for the songs He has placed in your heart. Praying with you and for you ~ and choosing joy even when the journey is difficult.
ReplyDeleteMuch love, T.
De'Etta,
ReplyDeleteMay you and your family continue to feel God's loving embrace especially during this difficult time. I'm so sorry!
{{{{{{{{{DeEtta}}}}}}}}}}
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray for you and the rest of the family as you grieve the loss of your baby.
Dear De'Etta,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry and am weeping with you right now. Your example in this situation ministers to me and to many others I'm sure. You have helped me learn much about joy and how we "choose" it no matter what the circumstances. The joy you are choosing is from God and He will sustain it in you day by day, moment by moment. Nothing can take away the joy that He gives. Even though your little one is no longer with you, the joy he/she brought to you and your family is precious and was a gift from our Heavenly Father that will remain in your memories forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melanie in CA
My heart is heavy as I read your update. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers, dear De'Etta. ((((hugs))))
ReplyDeleteYour family is in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad the girls are able to be home with you now.
ReplyDeleteI pray that God will comfort you and your family during this time of sadness and that you will feel His presence. I am also praying for healing and strength.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing that you Chose Joy throughout this baby's whole life and will remember your baby with good memories and joy to share, when you see him/her again some day.
Blessings,
Lisa
De'Etta...You're such an inspiration choosing joy in your pain. I grieve with you...but find hope in your testimony.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on you and your family...
((((De'Etta))))
ReplyDeleteMy heart is aching for you.
You are such an encouragement to me with your love of God and your steadfast choice to choose joy.
May God envelope you with his precious peace and comfort as you grieve this little one. Though the life was short, the joy was tremendous. What a blessing to be this baby that was so wanted and so loved.
Continued prayers
Continuing to pray for you and your precious family.
ReplyDeleteDe'Etta,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for God's Grace to be with you. I am sorry for what you and your family are going thur. Continue to lean on The Lord. You are an awesome example of how to Praise The Lord "In All Your Ways." Lots of Love, HUGS, and Prayers-Mandy(SHS)
God is so good that your whole family is there and you can comfort each other. Praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteGod is good--but it sure is hard to live in this fallen world. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this, and you and your family are in my prayers. {{De'Etta}}
ReplyDeleteWords can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDe'Etta - my prayers are with you and your family as you go through this time of loss. My heart goes out to you . . .I wish we all could be there with you to give you a hug and to be there for you. I know your family is there to rally around you. You are a blessed woman :-) I will continue to lift you up in prayer . . . I pray strength, comfort and peace for you . . . .and I know in your heart . . .you will always have "JOY" through all circumstances. You are an awesome woman of God and we all at SHS have learned so much from you!
ReplyDeleteWith much love,
Emily
Praying through tears dear sister. But rejoicing in all the Lord has done for you. What a blessing to have the girls and your whole family with you. Choosing Joy with you.
ReplyDeleteGod is Good. All the Time.
(((((((De'Etta and Family))))))))
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, thoughts and prayers for you as you recover emotionally and physically.
Oh sweet DeEtta and family,
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord redeem your heart, soul, spirit, mind and body during this time of sorrow. We will continue to pray earnestly for everyone. I am thankful your whole family (kids) are there to help you and be with you during this time.
Take care
Beth in GA
Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLaura
I was truly hoping that this wasn't going to be the outcome for you and your family. I'm 14 weeks pregnant, so your situation was very personal to me. I am praying for you, your family, and your little angel.
ReplyDeleteMarisa from SHS
I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know that we are all praying for you and your family. {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you and your family. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your precious little one.
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ReplyDeleteYes, God is always good. Been in your shoes too many times before, so I weep and rejoice with you. Some day we will be able to hold our babies together.
ReplyDeleteRest!
Jill
Ah De'Etta...your heart is so precious. I'm sorry for your loss. I worship with you and am thankful for the inspiration you give me to choose joy too. {{{Big Hugs}}}~Yvonne
ReplyDelete(((De'Etta))),
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss but rejoice with you for God's presence and joy with you.
Lis
The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life. Ps 42:8
ReplyDeleteMike, De'Etta and children, you have our love and prayers.
I am so sorry, I have been there three times so far, and it is never easy, yet I have learned above all else that God is GOOD, and He ALWAYS has us in His hand. I will be praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteDiane in CA (SHS)
Oh DeEtta,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry this was the outcome after all the weeks of hoping differently.
I'm praying that you make a good recovery and you manage to keep that good attitude.
God be with you.
Dorothy
Mike, De'Etta, and children, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. But how merciful God is to fill your heart and spirit with wonderful praise for Him, and to give you the obedience to always choose joy, even in the midst of your sorrow. How good He is to grant us precious days with our children. How comforting to know He has numbered and guides all our days, no matter how many or how few, and to know that He ushers even (especially!) the littlest ones into His presence with a warm hug and a big lap to snuggle into, to be forever in His loving care. Please know that my prayers continue for God to grant peace, comfort, healing, and yes...JOY...for you, dear De'Etta, and for your entire family.
ReplyDeletePraying through tears, with all sympathy,
Donna in WA (SHS)
((De'Etta and family)) I am so sorry for your loss. I am always amazed at how God shows us that He is near, and I pray that you continue to feel that presence constantly. Prayers for healing and praises that you are surrounded by those who love you most.
ReplyDeleteSis:
ReplyDeleteLove you! Thought of your G'Ma S. experience just before she went to be with the Lord in the vision of her lost children........ We certainly know the Lord welcomes and takes very good care of the unborn children up in Heaven.
love/prayers
DeEtta, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your precious family.
ReplyDeletegina in OK
Oh, I'm so sorry! I've been where you are and I want you to know that my heart aches for you and your family. God is good, and we don't always understand. Remember you have those who love you here as well.
ReplyDeleteOh,DeEtta. I've been gone to our state hs convention and am just now seeing this. Praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteAwww, just catching up after being gone a week. I'm so sorry! I'm praying for you through tears as well and will continue. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jen in Az.