Glory Baby...

The last week has been a roller coaster of emotions. One we will always look at as a time that has marked us, strengthened and challenged us. We’ve grown in the last days in ways we never expected and our hearts are full of hope and peace as we wait on and trust in the One who gives and takes away.

Here is a message from Brit from this past Friday to update you on what’s been happening:

-  A Message from Brit, October 29, 2010
Troy and I found out in the middle of September that we were expecting another little baby. We were so excited and rejoicing in the dream of another addition to our family. Today we would have been 11 weeks along and were anticipating the arrival of our baby at the end of May.
Through a number of events over the course of the last week, we learned that our baby had passed away at approximately the 6 week mark. Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the clinic and ER and learned what it feels like to experience a miscarriage. We are grieving...we are so sad...but we are rejoicing that our second baby is with the Lord in heaven, and comforted that we know we will meet him/her someday.
If you would, please remember us in your prayers as we continue to process through what happened this week. Physically, I'm amazed at how good I feel today...it's the emotional side of things that both Troy and I are still figuring out. But the Lord is good. We're choosing His strength...and it's a good thing.
We love you all and are so thankful for all of your love and support.
Love,
Brit (Troy and Honor)

Today is a new day and with every new day comes new beginnings! We are excited to inform you that we have chosen to name our little one Glory after the song “Glory Baby” by Watermark. Our sister-in-law Jenna shared this with us the day after we lost Glory and it’s a song that speaks of love and hope. It brings comfort to know that Glory is with Jesus and Heaven is all that Glory will ever know. I’ve included the lyrics below for you to read.

It’s been incredible to feel God’s love through all of your support and love. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. God has added to our story a journey full of promises and rich in truth that we have only begun to explore and learn from. Our hope is that the story of Glory will not only bless you, but speak hope into your life as well.

We love you Glory and we can’t wait to hold you…

All our love,
Mom & Dad (Brit & Troy)

“Glory Baby” by Watermark
Glory baby you slipped away as fast as we could say baby…baby..
You were growing, what happened dear?
You disappeared on us baby…baby..
Heaven will hold you before we do
Heaven will keep you safe until we’re home with you…
Until we’re home with you…

Miss you everyday
Miss you in every way
But we know there’s a
day when we will hold you
We will hold you
You’ll kiss our tears away
When we’re home to stay
Can’t wait for the day when we will see you
We will see you
But baby let sweet Jesus hold you
‘till mom and dad can hold you…
You’ll just have heaven before we do
You’ll just have heaven before we do

Sweet little babies, it’s hard to
understand it ‘cause we’re hurting
We are hurting
But there is healing
And we know we’re stronger people through the growing
And in knowing-
That all things work together for our good
And God works His purposes just like He said He would…
Just like He said He would…

BRIDGE:
I can’t imagine heaven’s lullabies
and what they must sound like
But I will rest in knowing, heaven is your home
And it’s all you’ll ever know…all you’ll ever know…