So I'm sure many of you have noticed the absence of posts lately. Well, we've had a lot going on in our lives. In September of 2011, we found out that we were expecting a new little bundle of joy. Then in January of 2012, we had doctors tell us that my mom who had been battling a rare form of cancer could have as little as 6 months to live. In one short month, that time line escalated. In March, we were told that she had six weeks. Her stomach was blocked, and she was basically going to starve to death without nutrition. They were able to hook a nutrition line into her central line so that she could live long enough to see the birth of her second grandchild. She came to live with us, and I was administering her nutrition and fluids and caring for her. She was doing very well with this nutrition. Doctors even thought she might last a year. Unfortunately, she came down with multiple infections through the nutrition line which dealt quite a blow to her already frail system. So our newest little blessing was born by c-section on May 22, 2012. My mom was able to meet her, talk to her, and pray for her before she passed on June 4, 2012.
These past few weeks have been kind of emotional for me. Just last evening I was telling my husband that I felt bad because I couldn't remember the joy of our new baby girl's birth because it was overshadowed by spending quality time with my mom in her last moments and the overall sadness I felt in losing Mom. Today I was able to upload the images from Miss M's birth. These images are priceless to me because today they brought back that immense joy that I felt on the day of her birth. Hearing that precious cry as they took her out of my stomach was a moment I will never forget. The birth of a child is such a miracle and a joy. And for us that miracle and joy came in the form of an 8 lb, 21 inch beauty.
Welcome to the world, sweet baby girl! I love you more than you will ever know!
*Most of these images were taken by my husband Aaron...all edits are mine. :)
I am so sorry for your loss. The death of a mother is devastating. My mom passed away earlier this year after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer just two weeks after my daughter was born - it was actually the day she came to first meet Lucy that she started experiencing symptoms and we made her go the ER so the two events are completely linked in my mind as well.
ReplyDeleteDuring the difficult moments of my mom's last days in this world, I called Lucy my little light. She was such a comfort and a joy for everyone in what was a dark period for my family. I pray that your daughter is the same for you and your family as your grief the loss of your mother.
MacKenzie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. So sorry to hear you lost your mother as well. My oldest daughter was very close to my mom. That was probably the most difficult for me, knowing my children would not be able to spend any more time with their Gramma. My mom wrote each of them notes before she died to give to each of them when they are older. And you're right, children are a light in this time. One night at the hospital, our oldest put on a "show" in the lobby. It was hilarious. And just the right medicine I needed at that moment. God is amazing that way. He gives and takes away. But when He takes, he also helps you bear it.
I bet sweet Lucy is growing like a weed! Hope you and your sweet family are well.
Tobi