Two years ago today I experienced probably the hardest event I have ever been through yet. I gave birth to my sweet girls at 22 weeks along. Unfortunately they had already returned to our Heavenly Father earlier that day.
It all started June 21, 2006. I was 22 weeks pregnant (almost 23) with twin girls. We had just moved to Kentucky and I was busy getting our house together and getting ready for the day when out of no where my water broke. I was confused, but not really worried about it. So I called my doctor and they sent me straight to the Hospital. As I called Nate I started to get a little nervous after telling him my situation. My good friend Mandy drove me to the hospital just in time to meet Nate at the front doors.
After being admitted and getting checked out sure enough I was leaking amniotic fluid and the umbilical cord was pushed down to my cervix. Right then I asked Nate for a blessing to help us get through this trial. In his blessing we both knew they weren't going to make it. We spent two long days in the hospital wondering what to do.
On June 23 I was forced to deliver the babies due to a growing infection in my uterus. While in labor for a very long time all I could think about was being with those babies and holding them forever. I prayed for help the 2 days I had those little ones close by, I prayed for something to happen to help us get through it. The moment I had both of the girls I felt this overwhelming peace come over me. I knew everything was going to be alright and it happened for a reason.
As quickly as they came in and out of my life they touched if forever. I will never forget about my little girls.
I share this story with you not for the sympathy, but to let you know there really is some one watching over us and taking care of us. We cannot go through anything alone. I have been truly blessed with a great family and a great husband. I am so grateful for Cooper and how much he has touched my life. Through every trial there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This experience has taught me allot and I am so grateful for the short time I was able to have with my girls.
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This post made me cry.
I can't believe two years have past. It may have been the hardest thing, but just reading this post I can see how much your testimony grew having to go through it. You are such a great example of everything wonderful!
Little Cooper is adorable and he sure was blessed to have you and Nate as parents.
Love ya tons!
What a beautiful post Sarah. It got me teary-eyed reading it. Thanks for the reminder about how things do happen for a reason, and knowing we're not alone! I take the gospel for granted too often--what a comfort it brings to know we have forever with our families, and that you will see your darling girls again. You're an amazing person Sarah! I'm so happy I know you!!
XOXO
Oh Sarah, what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing that---it really touched me. It's so true, we aren't ever alone, thank goodness for that.
I love you! I want you to know that I am awake at 2:45 AM sobbing like a baby after reading this! You have two beautiful angels watching over you every moment of every day. You guys are awesome friends and we don't know what we would do without you or Mr.Cooper.
Sarah, you and Nathan were then and still are a great example to us all. Thankfully we were never asked to go through something as traumatic as this experience was. Heavenly Father knows his strong ones and he knows you. Your testimonies have become even stronger and you are a wonderful example of growing from a trial not becoming bitter. We know we'll have those little girls some day! I love you, Mom
awww, I had no idea! What a beautiful post...makes my heart ache!! I can't help but wonder if I would be as positive as you...thank you for sharing your story and perspective
Thank you for sharing, what a touching experience. It makes you realize how blessed we are to have the knowledge we have, that families are forever.
Thanks for sharing that. I was following the event so closely back then and I am one who needs to remember those heartaches that have changed our lives and cry for our losses. It keeps us grateful for what we get to keep. Love you guys. Thanks for being so good to my kids in Kentucky.
Oh my Sarah! That needed to come with a disclaimer that tissues were definitely needed (and maybe some cheddar's loaded cheese fries?)!!! Thanks for the post (and the tears). It definitely keeps life in check and reminds you what a blessing these little babies are. I'm with Becky, I totally think that you have two, sweet little angels watching over you. And I think there's a pretty good chance that they've crossed paths with Nat. Maybe the three of them watch over us together up there.
Thanks for being such great friends and soon-to-be neighbors! We love you guys!
Im so glad you posted that! What a tough experience that must have been. You and Nate amaze me with how strong you are, and I am glad you know that they are with you always and you will be reunited and be able to hold your babies again.
Thanks for sharing Sarah. It has to take a lot of faith and trust to overcome trials like these. You are a great example on how to overcome challenges by trusting in Heavenly Father's plan for each of us. I hope your day was filled with peace and love.
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