This has just consumed my thoughts for the last few days.
I have watched (via blog) how these 2 sweet girls went through the same normal, healthy pregnancy that I had, after long struggles with infertility. I'd always thought that we would probably all be able to relate to each other, if we ever met in "real life".
Now, sadly, these two new moms are having to deal with another (life-threatening) struggle at the same time.
Both of their newborns have had lung complications. Jenna's little boy was air-evacuated to Arkansas Children's Hospital in LR, and when I first heard that Kelly's little girl would be going there also, I was a little relieved to know she'd be able to face this terrible battle with her good friend. They were both friends in "real life", both brand-new mothers, and both facing the most terrifying experience of their lives.
However, Kelly's daughter is now in Tulsa. The lastest report on her condition is that she is still serious but stable, and is responding to treatment. I haven't heard anything on Jenna's son's condition since last night.
Long story short...I don't even "know" these women, and their situations are tearing me apart inside. I have been praying for them all. I keep looking at Caroline, and thanking God I never had to live through that. I'm just so sad for them. I'm not sure how to explain it...
Please pray for these women, their babies and their families!
I am definitely keeping Kelly and her family in my prayers! As for the other new mommy, I haven't heard about her situation, but I will pray for her as well!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Jen. Both of these situations just break my heart and it's funny how you can feel so much for people you have never met. I'm with you - all weekend I've been praising the Lord that Ava is healthy and happy. We had to stay in the hospital an extra day b/c of her jaundice and it was killer on me seeing her hooked up to blankets and machines, so I can't even imagine how hard this is on Jenna and Kelly.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a good first time away! How is Caroline's cold? Have you decided where you guys are going to go for your anniversary?
I am right there with you. I don't know either of them and, too, have been consumed with the story and in constant prayer for them. And I am right there with you about not knowing how to explain it! AND, I have thought a dozen times the past 2 days about how thankful I am that both my kids were born healthy and how I'd never expected anything different than that- I'm sure as them both didn't either.
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting my feelings to paper/ blog. :)