...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.





Friday, 23 July 2010

please pray.


hospice has come to the house every day this week to check on bailey.
they have increased her pain medications significantly.
yet, each day, she seems to grow more and more uncomfortable.
her digestive system is starting to slowly shut down...
she is unable to take any more food into her little body.
her kidneys are also starting to fail.

please pray that in these last hours/days 
that bailey will be free.

free from pain.

free from the constraints of breathing machines and oxygen.
free to be able to eat chocolate cake and blueberries...
like mckenzie so wants her sister to do. 

we continue to pray angels of protection around the mekkes home...

that matt, heather, bailey, alexis, mckenzie and carter
sense His Presence.
our
Prince of Peace,
our Comforter and King.




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13 comments:

  1. Unknown23 July 2010 at 18:28

    Praying for glimpses of heaven... for Bailey and for each of you. We are breaking for you and love you so much. God is near in these sacred hours. His angels are in your midst.

    We are praying. You are never more than a moment from my thoughts.

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  2. The Traynors23 July 2010 at 18:45

    No guilt in life, no fear in death
    This the pow'r of Christ in me,
    From life's first cry, to final braeth.
    Jesus commands my destiny
    No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man
    Can ever pluck me from his hand
    Till he returns or call me home
    Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand .....

    Jesus is calling you home sweet dear Child of God. You were here for such a short time and continue to teach many of us about God's love through the strength and tears of your parents.
    We are all loving and praying for you to rest peacefully in Jesus's arms soon.
    Love and many smooches.

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  3. Anonymous23 July 2010 at 19:40

    My love is with you always.
    Always.
    Always.
    Always.

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  4. j.brouwer23 July 2010 at 19:54

    Thoughts and prayers continue ...

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  5. Anonymous23 July 2010 at 20:15

    Bailey - Its time to go home. Jack, Charlie and Clara are waiting for you!

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  6. Unknown24 July 2010 at 05:11

    My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Her guardian angel is getting ready to take her hand and walk through the golden gates of heaven. God Speed.

    Leslie

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  7. suzq32824 July 2010 at 06:26

    I cry for you all, thank you for allowing us to help carry this pain. Bailey, spread your angel wings and fly home sweet girl, straight into Jesus' arms!

    I love you all more than words can say!

    Susie

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  8. Aunt Amy24 July 2010 at 11:54

    Praying without ceasing.

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  9. The Traynors25 July 2010 at 19:44

    These things have I spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation but be of good cheer – I have overcome the world.
    John 16:33

    I don't really know how to express "cheer" at a time like this. We can say Bailey will pain free. That's good. That's really the best, isn't it. That's the thought we have to hang on to. Her deliverance. Her salvation. Her freedom from pain. God is good. He is oh so good. And He will help us through the pain that is left on Earth.
    I love you. And am praying for your "cheer" as much as Bailey's.

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  10. Antoinette26 July 2010 at 09:30

    My heart aches with yours, rejoices in the many blessing of God, and prays without ceasing.

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  11. Anonymous27 July 2010 at 11:38

    Bailey - Are you excited about dancing in the sun? Stomping in the puddles? Of course not - you've never done it before. Let us tell you. Think about the softness of your mommy's touch - the sun will kiss your cheeks with the same softness. Think about the sweetness of your mommy's songs - the air here is just as sweet. The cradle of your daddy's arms - Jesus's arms are stronger.
    You will be free here. Come, let us play together!!

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  12. Unknown28 July 2010 at 17:40

    Still praying and sending my love.

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  13. julie28 July 2010 at 22:44

    Thinking of your precious family. Praying for you all tonight. My heart is so full, yet I don't have words. Thankfully, God still knows the cry of my heart for Bailey. May your home be filled with His peace tonight.
    Julie (& Kevin) Shuneson

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