We had so many questions and felt unable to make clear decisions. We just prayed that what we did to get us through the experience was lead by the hand of God.
This week, among other things, we have struggled deeply with the desire to formally name our daughter. We did not have a name on our hearts when we first saw her, but this week God gave me a name. We want to be able to remember her as a part of our family, and not refer to her as just "the baby"
I carried her, we held her teeny tiny body in our arms, she was a gift for 17 all too short weeks.
It was extremely difficult for me to come to terms with the fact that she was to be born on April 15. The date that two of our children had already joined the family. I am trying to stop wondering why it had to be that way, and accept that April 15 will always be a special day of celebration and remembrance.
Years ago I began my blog to share the journey of our family, and not just the highlights.
It has recently allowed the opportunity to share our sorrows, and help us begin to heal.
April Dieleman
April 15, 2010
4:12am
8"long & 3.7oz.
She will always be remembered and deeply loved.
3 comments:
What a beautiful name . . . what a beautiful picture.
April will never be forgotten. God has used her short life to touch many people, and will continue to do so as you share your testimony with others.
Thank you for sharing your steps of this journey with us. As family and friends, we want so very much to be part of this journey with you - to support you - to pray for you - to love you - but we fall short of knowing how best to do so. Your sharing these pictures and thoughts makes us feel closer to you, and gives us a deeper understanding of your experience.
I love you, Chelle!
April is a perfect name for your precious daughter,our grandaughter.I'm so thankful I was privileged to see and hold her. I will always remember and cherish that bittersweet morning. We love you Dan ,Chelle and April.
April is a beautiful name. She is so precious.
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