Many of you will remember the sad sad story of my friends, Brenda and Kt, losing their first baby. The baby girl was first diagnosed with Turner’s Syndrome then other complications as well. It was a traumatic scene when Brenda went into labor months early and the baby was born… gone. They were, however, able to hold the baby in their arms before the doctors took her away. They named her “Grace” according to 2 Cor 9:12. They appropriately had a funeral and laid their baby to rest in God’s arms.
Just months later, Brenda got pregnant again. Joy filled their hearts as they pondered the future with the gift that God had given them… again.
When they went in for an 8 week ultrasound, the baby only measured 6 weeks. So, the doctors wanted to check again in 1 week for the size. The next week, when they repeated the ultrasound, the baby was still only 6 weeks in size. They checked hormone levels. It was confirmed, the baby stopped growing at 6 weeks. At 10 weeks, Brenda had to have a D & C. They named the baby “Michael” and gave him to God too, still believing and trusting in God, while desperately clinging to 2 Corinthians “My grace is sufficient.”
I can’t imagine what Brenda and Kt have been through over the last year, but I am blessed beyond comprehension at their unshakeable faith. God’s grace truly is sufficient.
But wait… God is a good God! Let me share with you an email that I just got from Brenda:
“It is with overjoyed (and much relieved) hearts that we announce the third baby Bass in the making! For the first time ever, we had a NORMAL ultrasound yesterday. Everything looks fine and the baby is healthy! The due date is Oct. 21. I feel fine (occasional nausea…but was totally happy with that, because that must be a good sign). We are so blessed and happy that God has once again given us the chance to be parents. We need your prayers; it will be a long 7 months. We love you and will keep you all posted!”
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Pray for Brenda and Kt!
Comment here to let Brenda know that you are praying.
