Thursday, December 08, 2005

Anarazell...Day 13

Yesterday was a relaxing, but buzy day. Jen and I went to the hospital by ourselves for the first time in a while. It was so nice to just sit with our daughter and just hug her and talk to her. It was also good that we were alone because a bunch of doctors, nurses, a chaplin and specialist came by in a steady stream to talk to us. That would have been awkward had a bunch of family been there!
Today is going to be even bigger.
We are bringing Isabella in for the first time to say "hi" and "bye" to her little sister. We are all going to dress up and have a "Good-bye Party".
It is going to be a bitter-sweet time. Glad that Isabella can see Anarazell, but knowing that it will be the only time here on earth.
After that we will bring Bella home for a nap...rest ourselves for a while, and then go back in with our friends that came last Thursday when we found out that Anarazell wasn't going to make it.
(Has it has only been a week since that day?)
So us and our friends will be with her, and they will all get to say good-bye.
I will try to post some pictures of the party when we get home tonight.
We'll see how I am feeling.
I know I will be on here tonight, but we'll see what the conversation is about...

12 comments:

Jenn said...

What a difficult day for you. Just wanted to let you know that you are ever present on my mind today. Many hugs and prayers for you all.
-Jenn M.

Anonymous said...

I am praying for your family. I am so glad that you have the Holy Spirit to sustain you, because this would be so insurmountable without Him. Thank you for sharing you pain... One of the amazing things about the body of Christ is the mutliplication of joys, and the division of sorrows... and though we have never met, I hope that I am able to share the burden in some small way.

My God Bless you at your goodbye party today...

Meredith

MattyP said...

I wish I could be there dude. I love you guys. Give her a big hug for me please.

Bill said...

May you find peace in the arms of the Lord through this harsh time. I am here for you both.

Charlyn said...

It was good to see you all yesterday. I feel so priveleged to have been able to hold her. How special that she'll get to be in the Lord's arms soon.

Take care you guys!

Anonymous said...

Dear Justin and Jenny,
I don't even know what to say. We are praying for you and Isabella during this special and hard time in your lives. We love you. Your Brother and Sister in Christ, Wyatt and Julie Smith

Anonymous said...

Please know that we are still praying for your family and will be thinking of you all on this day. We don't know you, but if you need anything at all, please let us know. God Bless you all.

Johanna, Kevin, & Haley
JoJoBZ@babyzone.com
Churches praying here
Bernard Ridge Church of God
Parksridge Church of God
Several others in KY

Gigi said...

Thanks for sharing her story...your story with us....seeing faith in action...seeing His people flourish in spite of the circumstances...seeing You hold tightly to His promises....I don't know what to say.....I see Christ in you, in her and just THANK you for that....

Anonymous said...

You are still in our prayers. Make use of our shoulders & ears. :)

All our love,
Jessica

Anonymous said...

I am praying for you, and your baby girl. God does things in ways we can't imagine, and i can not even imagine what you are going through. I am here to offer my love from afar, and a hug thru the net. . . I know Cass and Becki Shell. they showed me your site.
all my prayers,
Diana

Anonymous said...

test... :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Jenny and Justin,
I just wanted to say we love you lots and lots. We are constantly praying for you and weeping with you. Thank you so much for the updates and sharing so intimately your life with us. I wish I could be there to give you tons of hugs. keep standing on God's promises! Your trust in Him is such a blessing to see. Indeed he is faithful and good. Your family is in our hearts and we praise God for the friendship we have... Isabella, Isaac says "hi" :) He really likes the birthday picture you sent him. He has it up on his wall by his bed. We love you!!!!!!!! Love, Jalna and Matt