They live in Florida and were home for a visit, so we were really trying to meet up somehow.
I used to be friends with Kelly back in high school until she went away to college, found a guy, (Mike) got married and moved far far away.
I am not bitter about that at all!
No really Kelly. I am glad that you ventured out, got an education, found the man God had for you, got married and went away to live happily ever after. REALLY, I AM!
Anyways.
As soon as I came out of surgery with Lilliana, I said to myself, (and I think I eventually said out loud) that I really need to talk to Kelly.
What I didn't realize until that moment was that God's plan was unfolding and our friendship was about to get a bit closer after May 30.
Kelly and Mike lost their little boy about a year and a half ago the exact same way I did!
Amazing right?
Amazing how God knows the type of people you are going to need to help you get through such a tragedy.
I have been open to talking to others that have lost children but I always felt different with Kelly. I didn't know why but I wanted to talk to her more than anyone.
One night, soon after I was home from the hospital, Kelly called me.
During our conversation I asked her how her story had gone. I was just shocked when I found out she had an abruption, just like me, and the baby didn't make it. I was just heartbroken and relived my moment all over again.
I felt so close to her at that moment and was so thankful that God had put her in my life again. If I could have reached through the phone and squeezed her, I would have.
We ended up meeting for breakfast so we could talk and just spend time with each other.
It was such a nice and comforting time.
You know you have true friends when you can go years without talking and meet up and just start again as if you've only been apart for a little while.
I am so thankful for Mike and Kelly. They have been so helpful in this last month and a half and I am truly greatful for them taking time out of their family vacation to spend time with Roger and I!
Oh and not to leave Kelly's story open and sorrowful; God was so loving and gracious that 2 months after their loss, he allowed her to become pregnant and have a beautiful baby girl just before their little boy's first birthday. PRAISE GOD!!!
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE VISIT GUYS! SO THANKFUL FOR YOU AND HOPE TO SEE AND TALK TO YOU SOON!
4 comments:
There is nothing like being able to talk to a good friend--especially someone who really understands.
So thankful that you have that.
How awesome that God REALLY, truly had this planned. Now tell them they just need to move to Chicago.
SERIOUSLY but they just built a house last year in Florida and realized they were staying there. oh well. I will just have to visit them for a vacation. nice huh?
God's ways are so perfect.
Since our Janie flew, I have come into contact with many women who've experienced that loss, ie:yourself, and I've actually made some really deep relationships with these women.
Like I said, we are a sisterhood.
Devin was right, there's nothing like being able to talk to someone who understands. Prior to our losses, I just didn't get it.
Now, I get it. Praise God.
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