In Memory of My Sweet Baby Niece, Hannah Kathlean

These are two beautiful videos of my beautiful baby niece who is now safe in the arms of her Creator. I look so forward to the day when I can cradle her in my arms, and kiss her sweet face, as well as her big sister, Carly's. The last video is of Carly, throughout her short visit to this world before she went to be with Jesus. You will need tissues for this...:) These are very difficult to watch, as both show pictures of both girls after their souls have left to go to Heaven to watch over their Mommy and Daddy.

New Baby Angel

So, most of you know our sad news. My sister in law, Rachel, and her fiance, Ryan sent a new baby angel to be with Jesus on Friday. She was 32 weeks along with baby Hannah Kathleen. She came to visit with us on Wednesday, and had had a doctor's appointment that morning. All was fine with her. She had a strong heartbeat, and their was no cause for alarm. She went home Thursday and that night, wasn't feeling Hannah moving. She drank some coffee and laid down, and still didn't feel anything. She went to the hospital and they tried for 2 hours to find a heartbeat. The doctor came in soon after to do an ultrasound, and confirmed their biggest nightmare. Hannah was gone. They delievered her at 9:00am Friday morning. She was 2lbs and 15ozs. She had black hair, and was beautiful. The doctor told Rachel that the placenta had attached to her uterine scar from her previous c section when she delievered Carly, who went to Heaven in March. Hannah was not able to get what she needed to survive because she wasn't getting blood and nutrients. He also was not able to deliver the whole placenta, because of some large blood vessels that had formed there. Rachel ran a high fever for a few days and had some heavy bleeding. The doctor also said that she may have to have a D and C, and possibly a full hysterectomy. PLEASE, PLEASE pray that this is NOT the case for Rachel. We believe in miracles, and nothing is impossible for MY GOD. He has raised from the dead, and healed the sick...HE CAN DO ANYTHING. I believe that with all my heart. Hannah's funeral will be Thursday. I can't imagine losing one baby, let alone 2 in less than a year. God is faithful, however, and He will carry them through this. We don't understand why things like this happen. God doesn't promise us that we won't see troubles, He just promises to NEVER leave us. I pray right now that God, You would touch Rachel and Ryan and comfort them as only YOU can. I pray that you supernaturally intervene and do what seems impossible. You say that you will give us the desires of our heart, and YOU know that this is Rachel and Ryan's most intimate desire. They want children of their own, just as Abraham and Sarah did. You blessed them with Samuel, and I pray that you bless Rachel and Ryan with a healthy, happy baby that they can raise and love unconditionally. Please, God, touch them right now, and allow them to feel your love and grace, and let them know that You are right there with them. I know that as you cuddle those babies in your arms that you know the love that Rachel and Ryan have for them. It's the same love that you have for their Mommy and Daddy. Help them to feel that in an unbelievable way. Help this to bring them closer to each other, but most importantly, to You. You say that you never give us more than we can handle, Lord, I believe that. Comfort them through this horrific time. I can't imagine, God, what they are feeling. We love them so much, Lord, and we just want to cradle them like you are those beautiful babies. Give us the words to say that will help them through this time. I ask for your incredible Spirit to pour down on them like they have never experienced before. I love you so much Jesus. Thank you for how amazing you are, even through tragic situations. You are very aware of what it's like to lose a child. Help them to know that you fully understand what they are feeling.

Sorry...I'm Slack.

Yes, I know it's been forever since I posted. My two faithful viewers have informed me that they cannot go through their week without knowing what's going on in my life. (Rachel and Jessica :) ) Of course alot has happened since my last post. The loser teacher is gone, thank God! We currently have a substitute until we can find a replacement. She is alot of help. Apparently, not everyone wants to teach bipolar children. Why not? Everyday is an ADVENTURE! Ha. I am currently nursing a slightly loose tooth and a busted lip thanks to one of my little darlings. Yes, I got beat up by an 8 year old girl. (You can stop laughing now, I really got hurt...) She packs a good punch. She might have a career in boxing. :) She was in the middle of a meltdown where she started punching on a boy that was smaller than her. I knew that she could really hurt him, so I intervened. She didn't really know what she was doing when she punched me. She was just in the middle of a crazy meltdown, and I wasn't able to get her restrained quickly enough before she got a few hits in to my FACE! She did apologize later, though. I went to the dentist, and, sure enough, my tooth is loose. There's nothing that can be done at this point, I just have to wait for it to tighten back up. Don't worry, in the meantime, I have good pain meds! Haha! That same day that I got punched in the teeth, I also got bit 3 times, and thrown into a cafeteria table. I have a tennis ball size bruise on the back of my arm, and a hurt back from that. Ugghh. I need to get hazardous work environment pay. Now do you see why it's difficult to find a teacher?

Next up...Halloween was fun. I took the boys trick or treating with a bunch of friends. My hubby and his friend, Adam, organized a church community event where we set up in two neighborhoods and passed out coffee and hot chocolate to parents who were taking their kids out. We also had some drawings for prizes. We had 2 MP3 players, CD's, Real Life T shirts, etc. It was cool. We set up bounce houses for the kids. That's always fun. :) The boys dressed up like Ninjas. Rodney and I are gonna dress them up again so we can take pictures, because I misplaced the camera right before we left to take them out. Doh!

Lastly, I have a huge prayer request. I follow a blog for a little baby named Kayleigh Anne Freeman. She was a preemie born at CMC Charlotte where Carly, my niece, was born. She is going to be having a HUGE heart operation tomorrow, I think. Read her blog to learn more about it, but it sounds very scary. She is such a precious baby and has had so many struggles. Please pray that she comes though this perfect, and recovers 110% so that she can go home soon. Go to kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com
Also, my new baby niece should be here in about 8 weeks! Yea!! I am soooo flippin excited! God has soo blessed us giving us another baby niece. This pregnancy is going great, but if you ask Rachel, she's exhausted. ;) The joys of pregnancy. She did find out that she has gestational diabetes, so keep her in your prayers with that. I just can't wait to hold that beautiful baby. She's going to be spoiled rotten. I can't believe that she'll be here in no time. Right after Christmas. I couldn't ask for a better Christmas gift! Please continue to pray for a healthy, full term pregnancy for Rachel, and a perfect, healthy baby when all is said and done. God is amazing. I'll try to be better with blogging from now on...promise.