Lily Ann, our little angel was called home to Heaven Sept. 5th 2007. Born still on this earth, Born alive in Heaven.
Lily's LullabyShe will never see sadness,
Nor feel any pain.
She'll never feel heartache,
Nor ever see rain.
Spared from Satan's torment,
God took her to hold.
Guaranteed her home in Heaven,
With her cradle by the throne.
Now she rocks with Jesus,
In his arms she sleeps.
He sings his Lily's lullaby,
Where she's promised eternal peace.
God will teach her to walk,
Upon those golden streets.
When he smiles he will say,
Heavens closer to complete.
Jewely Stephens
9-7-07
It has taken me some time to get up the courage to write this blog. But I find that it really helps me to write things and to talk about it. My heart is ever sorrowful. I miss my little girl so much. God has really been merciful and has given me peace when I think that I can not bare the pain any more. It is 3 weeks today that she was born and died. I replay that day over and over and wish it could have been different. Our family feels so incomplete now and I feel as if part of me has died. I am so thankful for the family that the Lord has granted unto me. I don't know the reason why he chose to call her home, but it gives me great peace to know that she is safe at home with the father. I would have liked for her to stay here with me and watch her grow, but the father knows whats best. Please pray for our family as the days and weeks go by.
21 comments:
Oh Beth!! My eyes are filled with tears as I read your words and see your beautiful Lily Ann..the sorrow that you and Joe must feel is heart wrenching. My prayers are for you guys daily. The Lord DOES know all and he is only a pray away! Please let me know if there is anything you need!
Love, Mary
Thank you for having the courage to share these precious photos, Lily's Lullaby, and your sadness with those of us who love you. My heart aches for you and your little family.
Sally
Oh, Beth...I am crying tears of sorrow for the loss that you are feeling. I will be praying for you and your family as you continue to seek peace in the arms of our Lord. You now have a beautiful angel awaiting you in heaven...a beautiful precious little angel.
Beth
I was so sad to hear about Lily, We have all been thinking about you continually out here and were so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, Joe and Luke.
(cousin) Keri
oh Beth. i had no idea. i am so incredibly sorry for your loss. what a beautiful amazing little miracle. and now she's rejoicing and dancing with some of my little friends that went way too soon as well. may you be COVERED in His strength. may He give you peace in the toughest times. you will be in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for you and words can't express the pain I feel for you.
Look at the beauty you have in Luke, he's a beautiful boy.
I hope you three find peace.
I am so sorry, Beth. Your post is beautiful and so very true. I will pray for you and your family.
Your words are so beautiful. God has to be pleased with such a willing heart. Our prayers are with you and will continue to be with you. I know that it will take a lot of time to ease the pain. She was beautiful.
Beth,
I am so glad you found it in you to post. Like I said when we visited, I hope this blog may work as a source of comfort for you. Sometimes it does help to write it out and Lord willing the comments will bring you special words that will touch your hear. Glad I got to see you while you were here. Our prayers are with you!
My heart goes out to you. We have been praying for you and your little family and god has obviously heard the prayers as you have gotten some comfort. He will continue to be there for you.
Oh, Beth. My heart is aching for you. I will be praying for you and your family.
What a beautiful little girl. I am so sorry for this huge loss, Beth. I can't imagine how truly sorrowful you both feel. I hope that you continue to receive peace through this difficult time. You are so loved and thought of by so many. Therefore, in all of our prayers. Lots of love, Trina
Beth, again tears were brought to my eyes. Jewely's poem was beautiful. Love and prayers, Julie
You have been in my prayers sooo much. I pray that you will continue to find comfort; and that the memories of that day will soften as the days go by. I feel so bad that you don't have Lily, but she won't have to live in this evil world and face the uncertain turnout of her life. She gets to be an Angel watching over us as we struggle through this life to be with her, and all the other dear ones waiting for us.
My prayers & thoughts are with you & your family Beth. I am so sorry! (((HUGS)))
I just happened over to your blog this evening, to find your sweet post about Lily. My heart goes out to you and Joe. She is beautiful, truly beautiful. However, everything you wrote is true. Very touched by your post. Colin and I will be praying for you both. Love ya so much.
I can't believe that one month has gone by already. I know that it is so hard right now. I hope that your pain gets less and less all the time. It is comforting to know that Lily went straight from a comfortable home in your womb to an even more comfortable home, in Jesus' arms. She didn't have to deal with all the messes that we do. But I do want you to know that you and your family remain in our prayers. Love, Jules
Hi, This is Sister Cherrie Bosch. As I read your words I felt the same exact way when we lost our first baby. He was a stillborn also. I have always felt that God needed him more than I did. But it still hurts and 11 years later I still miss him. But he has never been forgotten and our other children talk about him because we keep his memory alive. He never breathed but he still made a impact on our life. God will protect you and heal you. I just wanted you to know that others have been thru it and understand you pain. I am praying for you and your family.
Sis. Cherrie Bosch
Oh my goodness Beth! I am not sure if you remember me but we used to comment on each other's blogs a long time ago. When I got my new laptop I lost all my blog addresses. I was going through old posts today and saw one of your comments and decided to see how you were doing. I am so sorry to hear about your loss! My heart is just breaking for you! It is so hard to understand the ways of God but we know that he has a plan. I will be praying for you!!
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I too hope that others will be patient and allow you to grieve. That you will find those who will sit with you, pray with you and grieve with you. A quote that I have often found comforting is to "walk through the pain and not around it."
OMG!! I had no idea!!! I've been out of the blog loop for a while.. I was just catching up.. I'm so sorry Beth!! What a beautiful baby girl!! I can't imagine what you are going through right now.. I will say a special prayer for you and your family! You are a strong person and you will get through this!
My mom had a baby before me that was still born and she still has trouble with it sometimes.. But she has learned to deal, and he still lives on in her heart each and everyday!!
It's only natural to wonder why, but your right, God has a plan!!! And it's wonderful to know what a beautiful place she is in right now!! Heaven!! Like Jewely said, God is teaching her to walk on streets of gold!! She is with The Maker himself!!
I have two friends that lost babies at birth and one way that they got through it was talking to other moms that have been there.. I would love for you to email me and I'll give you their contact info!! If you need to get anything off of your chest or just talk, please, please know that I'm always available!! cara_david1998@yahoo.com
Hang in there, girl!! I hardly know you but I love you and I'll be praying for you and your family!!
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