A Hard Day

Little did I know on Monday when I asked for prayers for my upcoming “Challenging” day, just how challenging it would be. My day began around 5 am with a text from my friend, Simon, saying that his wife, Kelly, was in labor at just 25 weeks and there was nothing they could do to stop it. I started praying for them and then I thought about Kelly. I knew if I was in her shoes I’d want someone with me, especially an American girlfriend. So I got up, threw on some clothes, woke up Lawrence to watch Mercy, and took off for the hospital. I’m so glad I got to be there with my sweet friend. It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to watch someone go through, but she was so strong. I was with her while she delivered and afterwards while the doctor dealt with some complications. She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Bentley. He lived for about 30 minutes, but then his little lungs couldn’t do it anymore. Pray for my dear friends. Their faith through all of this has been amazing, but still they are grieving. It’s never easy for a parent to lose a child and my heart breaks for them. 

Unfortunately, after all of that, I still had to get some of my things done for the day. As I predicted, it was hard, I was asked lots of questions, and things continue to get more complicated. However, I did feel some compassion and understanding from people and action was promised. Sometimes I feel like I’m living inside a movie or something. I’m in the midst of these crazy experiences and think, “Did this really just happen to me?” or “Did they really just say that?”, but I keep reminding myself to give it to the Lord and to let Him fight my battles for me. Because really people, this story is nuts. I could not make this stuff up. But the crazier it gets, I think the more glory God will get for the victory in the end.  Keep praying for our miracle.