Lovingly Made and Written

Yesterday I received a package from Bethany, a blog reader and faithful friend, though we have not met in person. Inside was a beautiful handmade blanket for Caleb, but it was her words especially that warmed my heart.

Dear Rachel,

Praise God for the birth of your precious son, Caleb. He is the fruition of the earnest prayers of many saints and the evidence of the grace of God. As he learns and grows, you will share with him the story of another precious little one, who is also evidence of the grace of God, tainted with sorrow and grief though it be. Felicity will always be a part of your family and for this we rejoice. Because the very joy that is evident in her name reveals the joy she is existing in even now, and the joy that is promised to all who cling to Jesus, even though we cannot taste it fully until the day that we are with Him forever. This is why I wanted to include Felicity and Jeremiah's initials in Caleb's blanket. (The F upside down looks like a J.) They are just as much a part of his history as Elijah and Ethan. Caleb will always remember, just as we do now.

Much love,

Your sister in Christ,

Bethany

"Let me hear joy and gladness...let the bones that you have broken rejoice." Psalm 51:8

Modified Bed Rest and a Good Link

I'm on modified bed rest as of today's doctor's appointment. While my blood pressure is back down, my doc was concerned about the spike on Friday and my headaches over the weekend. My weight gain is not good either, though I usually always gain a lot of water weight towards the end.

She wants me resting as much as possible and collecting my urine for the next 24 hours - good times! She wants to see me again on Wednesday.

Here's a link to Molly Piper's blog - she posted a poem (by a very famous writer) about the death of a child. It is very moving.