I can't wait to share more about what God is doing, but we have been in the process of moving to a new church in another state and haven't had Internet access at our new house until a few days ago, so for now, I will just copy and paste a few of the facebook status updates I scribbled from my phone recently...
Saturday, September 10th:
Will be 27 weeks tomorrow... Hard to believe that at this time in my pregnancy with Ethan I had just been put on bed rest a few days ago. In so many ways it feels just like yesterday. Miss him every single moment and can't wait to meet his little sister.
Tuesday, September 13th:
We leave for UAB tonight. Baby Julia Carter's first appointment with the fetal clinic is early tomorrow morning. We covet your prayers so much and are expecting a miracle! She is scheduled for two fetal echoes tomorrow, and we want to be kicked out of the clinic because they can't find any heart problem!!! Our God is able and to Him be the glory, honor, and praise!!!
Saturday, September 17th:
Have been waiting for a chance to post lots of details on Ethan's blog about our appointments at UAB, but Internet is still not working at our new house, so here is a quick update: God is doing a miracle in our Julia!!! She still has the heart problem and will still be followed and delivered at UAB, but the doctors think she will NOT need emergency surgery, and that it is possible she may not ever have to have surgery!!! Praise God, we believe we are witnessing a MIRACLE!!! Thank you for all your prayers, and please keep praying! We want God to completely heal her and take away the heart problem entirely! We don't want surgery now or ever, Amen!!!
Sunday, September 18th:
Couldn't wait to give God the praise He is due this morning (and have been all week)... Looking forward to doing it again tonight! Thank you for all your love and prayers for Baby Julia Carter... We are so grateful for our family and friends! She will be making her debut in just 9-11 short weeks!! :)
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WEEK! THANK YOU, LORD... WE GIVE YOU GLORY, HONOR, AND PRAISE!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
June 4th...
is approaching like a freight train.
Next Saturday will mark the date Ethan left our arms last year for the arms of Jesus.
We covet your prayers (as always!!) this coming week and weekend as we face the anniversary of the worst day of our lives.
And tomorrow marks the last Sunday Ethan was at church.
I remember that day so, so clearly... it is burned into my heart, just like all of our memories with him.
They say to have a child is to make the decision to let your heart walk outside of your body.
But what about when that heart walks in Heaven?
Jesus, be near me now...
Next Saturday will mark the date Ethan left our arms last year for the arms of Jesus.
We covet your prayers (as always!!) this coming week and weekend as we face the anniversary of the worst day of our lives.
And tomorrow marks the last Sunday Ethan was at church.
I remember that day so, so clearly... it is burned into my heart, just like all of our memories with him.
They say to have a child is to make the decision to let your heart walk outside of your body.
But what about when that heart walks in Heaven?
Jesus, be near me now...
Friday, April 8, 2011
Our Official Holiday
Since Ethan went to live with Jesus, our little family has decided to have an "official holiday".
We love Thanksgiving and absolutely adore Christmas... but Easter will always hold our hearts in such a special way.
You see, Easter was the only holiday we had Ethan here with us (outside my womb)...
and Easter is the reason Ethan still lives.
About two months ago (on February 6th), while sitting in church on Sunday listening to my husband preach, I felt like God was speaking to me in a precious way.
Before my husband even used the words, "This is for you" that morning, referring to Jesus talking on the cross, I felt God speaking them to me--- about Ethan.
I began furiously writing down what I felt like God was saying might have been His words to Ethan when He (Jesus) was on the cross.
Now, I'm not proclaiming this is what Jesus actually said. Although if He were to reveal to me that these were indeed the exact words He said 2,000 years ago, I would have no problem telling you so. I know God is able to speak to me that personally.
What I do know is that God gave me these words that Sunday two months ago, and He did so for a reason.
"Ethan, this is for you. At the perfect time, you will be born into a family that will have longed for you their entire lives. You will make them whole.
You will be born with a heart that, although perfect to Me, will have a medical defect because of the sickness and disease that is in the world. Your earthly life will be cut short because of this defect.
Your family will grieve terribly for you. They will miss you more than words can say. And they will long for Heaven like never before.
Because, Ethan, that is where you will be. Because of My blood, you will be with Me.
Ethan, this is for you."
We love Thanksgiving and absolutely adore Christmas... but Easter will always hold our hearts in such a special way.
You see, Easter was the only holiday we had Ethan here with us (outside my womb)...
and Easter is the reason Ethan still lives.
About two months ago (on February 6th), while sitting in church on Sunday listening to my husband preach, I felt like God was speaking to me in a precious way.
Before my husband even used the words, "This is for you" that morning, referring to Jesus talking on the cross, I felt God speaking them to me--- about Ethan.
I began furiously writing down what I felt like God was saying might have been His words to Ethan when He (Jesus) was on the cross.
Now, I'm not proclaiming this is what Jesus actually said. Although if He were to reveal to me that these were indeed the exact words He said 2,000 years ago, I would have no problem telling you so. I know God is able to speak to me that personally.
What I do know is that God gave me these words that Sunday two months ago, and He did so for a reason.
"Ethan, this is for you. At the perfect time, you will be born into a family that will have longed for you their entire lives. You will make them whole.
You will be born with a heart that, although perfect to Me, will have a medical defect because of the sickness and disease that is in the world. Your earthly life will be cut short because of this defect.
Your family will grieve terribly for you. They will miss you more than words can say. And they will long for Heaven like never before.
Because, Ethan, that is where you will be. Because of My blood, you will be with Me.
Ethan, this is for you."
Sunday, March 27, 2011
It's Dedication Day!
The Ethan Carter Lane Memorial Nursery was dedicated this morning!
Pictures coming soon! :)
Thank you to all who gave to his memorial fund... words are not enough!
Oh, how I can't wait to post all the details!
Pictures coming soon! :)
Thank you to all who gave to his memorial fund... words are not enough!
Oh, how I can't wait to post all the details!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Working With Daddy
Daddy and Ethan, May 25, 2010
Daddy's desk is always a mess, but what captured Ethan's attention was Daddy's screensaver! :)
Daddy would give anything to be able to have you in his office again, Sweet Boy!
We love you beyond measure and miss you every moment!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Bumpers of Faith
My husband preached a sermon today entitled "Bumpers of Faith". He used an analogy from a father/daughter date he had with Emily a few months ago to describe how the pillars of our faith work in our lives.
When bowling with a five year-old, you use bumpers. The ball may roll from one side of the lane to the other, bang every which way, or spin out of control... but the bumpers keep it in the lane.
This is how the pillars of our faith (pillars of truth) work. Our life may spin out of control, things may get horrible, the pain may feel unbearable... but the things we know to be true hold us securely in the boundaries of God's love.
At the end of the service, Josh had us write down some of the pillars of faith we cling to in our own lives (which are, of course, true for us all) and attach them to the sides of "bumpers" he had created down the center aisle of the church. Then we walked down the aisle, stopping to read the pillars of faith that hold us securely, even in the midst of the storms of life.
My pillars?
He is the God of Restoration.
He will wipe every tear from my eyes.
He is big enough to handle my questions.
Babies live forever with Him.
I know no greater pain than the loss of my son. I cannot explain the agony of knowing this is my new life... that I have joined a club I never asked to or dreamed I would join--- one made up of parents who have buried their children.
But, I also know no greater love than that of the One Who is the Only Reason I am still breathing.
You see, He is a member of the club, too--- only He joined willingly.
He gave His Son so mine could live forever.
That is the ultimate pillar of truth.
When bowling with a five year-old, you use bumpers. The ball may roll from one side of the lane to the other, bang every which way, or spin out of control... but the bumpers keep it in the lane.
This is how the pillars of our faith (pillars of truth) work. Our life may spin out of control, things may get horrible, the pain may feel unbearable... but the things we know to be true hold us securely in the boundaries of God's love.
At the end of the service, Josh had us write down some of the pillars of faith we cling to in our own lives (which are, of course, true for us all) and attach them to the sides of "bumpers" he had created down the center aisle of the church. Then we walked down the aisle, stopping to read the pillars of faith that hold us securely, even in the midst of the storms of life.
My pillars?
He is the God of Restoration.
He will wipe every tear from my eyes.
He is big enough to handle my questions.
Babies live forever with Him.
I know no greater pain than the loss of my son. I cannot explain the agony of knowing this is my new life... that I have joined a club I never asked to or dreamed I would join--- one made up of parents who have buried their children.
But, I also know no greater love than that of the One Who is the Only Reason I am still breathing.
You see, He is a member of the club, too--- only He joined willingly.
He gave His Son so mine could live forever.
That is the ultimate pillar of truth.
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