When I spoke with Nathan this afternoon, shortly after Poppy had passed, my heart swelled with sorrow - and also a sort of odd joy, knowing that our girls were finally, finally together. We've known for so long that they would be. My heart also filled with joy knowing that Angie's dear grandfather is holding Poppy, the darling baby he was probably waiting on from the moment they got word of her diagnosis. My hope is that perhaps he's cradling Copeland, too.
Thank you for praying, for posting, for encouraging them. The Luces are amazing, godly people and yet I know it is refreshing and needed to hear not only from family and friends but from total strangers, people who have simply been touched by their story. Thank you for loving them because in doing so, you remind me of how you loved Conor and I in those, our darkest hours.
17 comments:
Boothe,
I am a "lover" by nature, but I never knew it could be so easy to love so deeply people I've never met. Until Copeland (although I later met you and Conor). And now Poppy Joy.
Rebecca
Boothe,
I stumbled upon your site recently, and now check in with you daily. Your words are so eloquent, powerful and beautiful --thank you for being so real. I am a wife and mother to three young children and you've given me a new perspective on my daily life and need for God. I can not begin to express the emotions I have felt for you, your sweet family and precious Copeland. You all are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Through you I've been following the Luce's story, and my heart breaks for them as they let go of their sweet baby girl. Your words about the girls finally being together have touched me so deeply. Those sweet baby girls are safe and looking down on you all, blessing you forever. Remember, what is visible to the eye is only temporary; it's the unseen that is eternal.
With love,
Jennifer
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Boothe- thank you for your heart and for letting us know. I have been checking on Poppy's blog as well. You have been on my mind so much through all of this. I actually dreamed last night that you and I were serving in Africa together. :) Why...i have no idea... but you are just on my mind!
I am sure you and Connor are being used to minister to your dear friends in a mighty way right now. You truly understand what my mind cannot even grasp. I am praying for you all!
Still praying for you. I think of Copeland often. You have helped me be a better mother, wife, friend, Christian.
Hi Boothe,
Thank you so much for sharing your compassion here about Poppy Joy. Your blog helps to get the word out for much needed prayer. Another precious little Tl8 baby, Tristan Asher Hostetter will be born tomorrow morning and his family is preparing for the big day tomorrow. I hope it is alright to ask for prayer for them here. I continue to pray for you and Conor and Sellers as you continue walking this road to healing. Love you all.
Laurie in Ca.
Hi Boothe,
I think of you and your family often. And now I will be thinking of this dear family as well. Your words are beautiful, as always.
Blessings,
K
God is with all of you, your faith's are strong, they are up in heaven holding everyone, as I read your blog and Poppy's I learned another sadden story this week as well, another small one has gone to be with God, and our lord. Faith, it's all that we can do. God is our savior and he is watching over us all
boothe, my heart is so heavy. 4 days ago my daughter's precious baby was ripped from her womb by placenta abruption at 30 weeks gestation. we are christians but so wondering why. she had a christmas stocking for her, she had just handed out invitations to the baby shower the night before at her bible study....she almost died as well. she could not deliver and after many hours of blood loss and scary moments, they had to do a c-section to get the baby girl out so my girl could live. the same thing happend when she gave birth to her 3 yr old but it wasn't a complete abruption and altho it required an emergency c-section, he was delivered a healthy 4 lb boy. now she doesn't know if she can have more babies and that is all she ever wanted to do was be a mom. she wanted this baby sister for her liam so badly. it was so unexpected and we are all devastated. the weird thing is that i have been reading your and other blogs for months and don't know why. i so want you to give my daughter hope and words that will help her heal. i can hardly stand to see her pain and if i could would gladly carry all of it for her so she wouldn't have to suffer. my email address is: jan431@tx.rr.com her blog site, which hasn't been updated, is liam.blogspot.com thank you for your prayers - i was always amazed at the strength of you young women as you have gone through these tragedies - now i really understand the hurt you are feeling and don't know how you do it. my daughter, alyssa and her husband are beside themselves. love, jan margrave
sorry, her blog spot is liambyrd.blogspot.com
Boothe,
I still check your blog daily and pray for you. I've been worried about you and it is so good to hear from you. Your family remains in my prayers.
How is Sellers?
My heart hurts so much for all of you. For Jan Margrave and her daughter and son-in-law, for the Luces, who I have been praying for, for you, Boothe, and for so many others. My faith is rocked by all of this -- I know a God I could understand isn't much of a god, but why must these things happen?
Boothe, know that I am a stranger who wakes at night and prays for you to be comforted, and I weep during the day for your pain.
Jan, I am so, so sorry. As a mother I understand your wish to bear this awful pain for your daughter -- losing my daughter would be a nightmare, but watching her suffer the loss of her own child would be even worse. You and your daughter will be in my prayers.
Love and peace to all of you,
Fern
We currently have a family in our church - that has delivered a child this morning with the Edwards Syndrome. Please pray for Trey and Yvette as they walk through these difficult minutes and possibly hours. They only asked that we pray God would grant them 10 minutes with their precious child. The only update I have is that the child has been born. Thank you. It was comforting to know other families have walked through this. I will share your website with this family when appropriate. Thank you for living your experience out here for others to know they are not alone.
praying for them too!
Boothe,
I came across your blog through Asher and Jacobs site. I too live in Nashville. I just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing woman. I dont know how you do it. Your faith is so strong and I dont know how you can go on living a "normal" life after losing a child. I guess that is just the way that it has to be and that you have to go on living for the rest of your family. Please visit my blog.
Stay strong and please keep inspiring us to be the people that God truly created us to be.
In Him,
Kelly
Dear Boothe -
Thank you for sharing the story of the Luces and their blog address. It is humbling and amazing to be so moved by the stories of strangers. I think of you often and I hope to meet you soon.
Be in touch when you can -
Much love,
Maria (religion graduate student)
Bless you dear sweet Boothe. You are such an amazing inspiration to me and I know to all of the others who read these blogs. Bless you for your kind words at just the right time and being such an example of what it truly means to be a child of Jesus. Bless you for your words, your tenderness, your kindness that you show in every post. Thank you for being real & human in your pain. You are STILL in my prayers.
thinking of you today...
Jennifer
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