2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction.
This past week, I had the honor of doing just that. I was able to help another grieving family. The first time (in real life, not online) since losing Stephanie. Out of respect for the family, I will not be sharing the details but I had the priveledge of holding their precious child who's spirit was already resting safe in the arms of Jesus. I was able to share some of the things that helped me and assure them that the Lord would bring them through this, just as He has for me and my family. I was also able to pray with them and a couple others from my church. It was hard, but to be able to empathize with someone in a way that few people can is truly an honor. Lord willing, I intend to go through the training to become certified as a Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula. I will then be able to have the resources to help more. I am swamped with the twins at the moment but when things settle down a bit, I really want to pursue this. I have experience in something I wish I didn't, but I'm going to use it for God's glory. It is also a positive way to keep Stephanie's memory alive.
