...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, 9 March 2010

thank you for your prayers...

i know many of you are checking for updates to see how everyone is holding up.
matt and heather feel your love, support and your many, many prayers that you offer
on their behalf...they are so grateful for each of you.  
each meal that has been brought, card/email sent, phone call made, post on their blog...
has also meant so much to them.

there really isn't a new update at this time...just a note from matt and heather to thank each of you who take moments out of your day, and allow time to stop, while you lift them up.

please feel free to call and leave a message on their home phone.  you will probably get their answering machine...but, your voice reminds them that they are not alone in this time of grief.

if you need an address - please feel free to email me and i will get their information to you.
greenappledesign@comcast.net

also, danae gee, is handling meals right now.  if you would like to have a meal sent out, or would like to bring one yourself...you can contact danae at -  geedanae@gmail.com.

thank you for being His hands and feet,
jaren


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  1. The Traynors12 March 2010 at 14:58

    Heather -you are one of the most amazing beautiful people I've ever had the blessing to meet - inside and out. You were just radiant today with your love for little Bailey and your other children. And although the sorrow you feel is obviously so deep - and right on the surface - your face lights up when you talk about Bailey and God's power in your life. Thank you for taking time today. Find rest dear spirits. Psalm 62:5.

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  2. Anonymous13 March 2010 at 12:53

    Seriously chicky - at least tossel your hair a bit you supermodel you...
    I needed a kick in my sleep deprived pity-party butt to get moving. Dayna told me about her visit with you and it was just the ticket I needed...

    We are praying for peace to arrive soon.

    luv to all-

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