The Broken Hearted

While I was carrying Mary Alice, Bobby said to me one night,"There's always someone whose got it worse."  I just starred at him from across the table like what could be any worse then carrying a baby that isn't physically fit to live.  Ofcourse, he new what I was thinking.  He said, "I know that sounds crazy, but think about it.  We are going to be alright,  we will make it through this."  (well I can't remember what he said, but that is what I remember when I think back on that night).

Bobby's words stuck with me, "There's always someone whose got it worse."  I would think, do they really? Lord, how so? cause I'm so not feeling it.  Soon enough, I started to realize...

There is a song by Brandon Heath called "Give Me Your Eyes".  It's about a person who wants to know what God is thinking, feeling, and just seeing things the way He sees them.  I began to pray about those things for me.  My heart became so compassionate for other people.  I would cry for them and my heart would break for them.

Over the past few weeks a friend of mine, Kristin Buchert, has been going through some pretty tough stuff herself.  She is expecting her 2nd child and has been overcoming complications with one of her kidneys.  She has been in a lot of pain and needs constant medication for it.  Because of this, she is stuck laying in a bed at the hospital.  Tonight I recieved a text from her saying that her house caught on fire.  This took my breath away and yup, my eyes were watering.  This is crazy, this shouldn't be happening, but it is.  Don't worry, her family is all safe.

Although it's not the same situation, I know what it feels like to be living a  nightmare that you can't just wake up and stop it at anytime.  Her hands are tied and there's not a thing she can do about it right now.  Thank you Jesus, because, my hands are not tied.  I can help and it's not "far beyond my reach."  (lol sorry it's a line from the song). 

I wanted to ask, if you believe, to pray for Kristin and her family.  That she is able to relax and be at peace knowing that everything is being taken care of.  That she is healed.  That her little boy brings light to everyone he's surrounded by and to keep him healthy.  For her husband, that he would just have the Lord's way in everything concerning his family, home, health, and job.  In Jesus' name..



Okay, so I've been contemplating doing this, but then I thought why not...  I want to give you the opportunity to reach your hand out and help. (If you feel you want or need to).  If you want to send them something to help out, (household items, money, food, or even a card to brighten their day) send me an email here and we will work out the details.  They lost a lot of things in the fire. The new baby girl to be's things, kitchen appliances, and stuff from their garage.



Thank ya'll for your love and support,

Rosemary

Pictures

One of the things I wanted at Mary Alice's birth was a photographer.  This was something I dreamed about way before I became pregnant with her.  You see, I had a photographer from Now I lay me down to sleep come out and take pictures of Enoch's birth.  I love those pictures and they are so precious to me.  So, naturally I wanted professional pictures done for my 2nd baby.  When we started finding out all the things going on with Mary Alice  I didn't know if I should contact NILMDTS again or to hire an actual birth photographer.

Well as you know, Mary Alice came earlier than expected so I didn't have time for neither... or so I thought.  When I got to the hospital I was on the phone with my mother-in-law asking her if she would bring her camera.  My midwife Tina over heard me talking about a camera so she asked me if I wanted her to call a friend of hers to come take pictures.  I imediately jumped on the opportunity. 

She had a photographer named, Melissa, come in.  She was amazing!!  Half the time I never knew she was there and she captured some very beautiful pictures.  I am so blessed by her time and dedication she put into everything. 

So here it is... I decided to share some of the memories of Mary Alice's birthday that Melissa ever so beautifully captured for us...  but first, press play on this video.  It's the song "Beautiful" By MercyMe that I played for my baby girl numerous times.  Then scroll to look at the pictures :-)

http://www.melissafarnsworthphotography.com/