...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.





Sunday, 8 May 2011

selfless sacrifice

i can't help but think of the selfless sacrifice both of our mom's have made for us the past three years.  they have denied thier own plans and dreams to be readily available for Matt and I, and our children.  so thank you to my mothers who have given up so much for us, and have been such an example of a mothers love.  you are both so appreciated and loved beyond words.  happy mothers day!
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  1. Calli8 May 2011 at 15:43

    i think you are one of the strongest examples of selfless, motherly love Heather. You give everything to Matt and to your kids, and somehow still have more to give to your friends. There are many amazing moms in the world, but you truly deserve this day to be recognized. You are an incredible person, and incredible mom, and an incredible friend.
    The happiest of mother's days to you!

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  2. Anonymous7 July 2011 at 06:21

    First anniversaries -
    Milestones
    Hurdles
    Turning points that dont turn.

    Thinking of you...
    Always....

    Laura

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  3. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 09:59

    I've been visiting your blog lately - my heart heavy with "pain by association". Thinking sometimes...of how your pretty face will contort while crying hard, of how your throat and chest hurts, of how your belly aches, of how time warps...

    And all of it happening while also being thankful. And being full of love.

    Thinking of all of you.

    -Laura

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