...bailey's story...


Our story is a story about a MIRACLE. It is not the kind of miracle that is so often shared in Christian circles. We have heard stories about untreatable cancer that disappeared and of a child that was never supposed to walk or talk and is now a healthy adult. These are often the kinds of stories people share with you when you are experiencing difficult circumstances. Stories about the TRAGEDY that was avoided or the near miss that is now in the rear view mirror of life. We value these types of stories and we CELEBRATE them!

Ours was not that kind of story. Our daughter Bailey Hope was born on February 20, 2009. She died on August 13, 2010. The eighteen months in between were horrible and heart wrenching as we experienced our worst fears coming true. We were not rescued FROM heartache and tragedy.

Our miracle was that we were joined IN this journey by friends and family that gave of themselves and by our GOD who held us in unexplainable ways. This is our story. We do not share it to garner pity. There are others who have similar stories. There are so many others who have more tragic stories.

We share our story because it is impossible to talk about our beautiful daughter, without talking about our beautiful God. We must talk about our daughter. We must talk about our God. It is the MIRACLE behind the MIRACLE.





Tuesday 22 December 2009

Thank you for your Presence, Plates and a Perfect Package

We are continually reminded of Gods promise of enough as we receive little reminders of his care through those around us. Thank you to the friend who brought over a stack of plates knowing that sometimes you just need to break something. Thank you to the thoughtful family for a package of incredibly soft stuffed animals that unexpectedly arrived on a perfect day distracting the older kids. Thank you to a special friend who gets it for the presence and prayer.
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  1. amanda3 January 2010 at 19:01

    So thankful to hear you are doing better....we prayed for health when we knew we couldn't do anything to help you get better faster. Thank you for sharing your hearts, your tears, your teachable moments, & your joy in the midst of great sorrow. There are many moments you come to mind and I give you some mindshare....wondering what your day is like at that time. You continue to have a special place in our hearts. We love you, the Curries

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  2. The Traynors6 January 2010 at 17:22

    Dearest Heather -
    I just want to take a moment and thank you. Thank you for the time and energy of sharing your amazing journey with us. As I go through a bible study with a mutual friend at NHA (GA), your story continually comes up as a teachable moment for me. A moment to gain greater insight into God's love and devotion and how that plays out in this world.
    I don't know how you do it, but thank you.

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