Last night, Ryan’s step-sister’s first baby was born. A stillborn baby boy.
Red-haired, 7 pounds… and gone before he came.
They named him Oliver.
Please pray for Catherine and Ben, for their journey through a grief I can’t imagine. Psalms says that our tears are not cried into a void, but that a God who cares collects them in His bottle: He grieves, too.
Pray that a glimmer of His deep love shines through these days of dark.
So, whose blog is this, anyway? It's mine, and here are few tidbits about me: My name is Danica. Like the race car driver, whose name I know, but whose career I know nothing about. A Nascar fan I am not. Things like reading, playing piano, gardening, cooking, sewing, writing, and keeping my bathroom bleached are more up my alley.My maiden name is Sinclair (not Patrick), and I come from good stock. (So says my husband, anyway!) I'm the oldest of 9 kids--and my parents are neither insane, uninformed, or Catholic. They're actually the best parents you could ask for. Seriously. (And, consequently, I think pretty highly of my siblings, too, whose blogs you can access from the links below.) I've joined a new clan, though, and my husband and I have been "leaving-and-cleaving" for 2 years and counting. We have a son who you'll read much (too much?) about. Oh. And there are pictures of him, too--hundreds of them--should you care to click on over to my flickr account. I'm a stay at home mom who is redefining that title--I literally stay at home as much as I possibly can. I love to be home! Home, by the way, is in Northern California, although my roots are in a lil' ol' town in Northern New York. Lastly, I take all blame for any ridiculous, outlandish, illogical posts. Anything worth commenting on or linking to is due to my husband's encouragement. In the spirit of the Little engine That Could, "He thinks I can, He thinks I can, He thinks I can,...", and sometimes, that's all a wife needs.
The first of a week-long series on mothering without fear. Encouraging!
GOOD read.
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Danica & Ryan… We are praying with you and our church family is, too. Love, Q
June 21st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
How very very sad. Did they know before he was delivered that he’d be stillborn?
June 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
praying.
June 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm
My breath was taken away by this sad news. I can’t even fathom. I can’t.
I am wondering what Carol asked: did they know before?
June 21st, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Carol and Brietta: Yes, they found out the baby had died earlier yesterday. She was due to have the baby today.
June 21st, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I ran across your blog doing a random search for christian mama and have been following it for a month or so. I felt inclined to write to let you know I will definitely be praying for this family. I have a special place in my heart for this type of suffering as my first child was born dead as well. He was revived after several minutes and suffered a severe brain injury. He is still with us after 7 years and requires total care. He is my “forever baby” and the light of our home. My heart aches for the loss they are going through. I would love to send them a card if appropriate.
Sincerely, Melissa Tulloss (Washington State)
June 21st, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I will be praying for you all, especially for peace and healing for Catherine and Ben’s hearts.
June 21st, 2008 at 5:42 pm
I will pray for God to wrap his loving arms around them as they grieve their loss. A thought which brings comfort to me is that this sweet little baby fulfilled his purpose on earth. I believe God had a plan for this little babe and it was accomplished, so He took him home. I know it can’t possibly help ease their ache though. How their arms must long to hold him. I weep with them for their loss.
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 am
Praying here, too. May they feel the Comforter in full measure.
June 22nd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Oh, Danica.
Praying for God’s comfort and grace.
I pray this family of yours will seek His face for it all.
May we all remember to hold this family up.
Thanks for sharing this request-
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 pm
*Praying*
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:30 pm
praying.
June 25th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Will be praying. We lost a baby shortly after birth and it was hard but was God faithful. Oliver is such a sweet name.
I also noticed that we have the exact same due date October 20th.
July 4th, 2008 at 2:29 am