This week, my daughter and I have one week off of school because of winter break. Thursday we will be going to Hershey Pa for a family vacation. Looking forward to being with my family away from home for a couple of days. I'm gonna take plenty of pictures so hopefully you'll get to see them soon.
I don't know why I just thought of this, but tomorrow will be 10 or 11 years since my second miscarriage. I'm thinking maybe this memory came to my mind because of my ob-gyn appointment today. Anyway, it was an emotional and painful time in my life, much more emotional than my first miscarriage because I didn't think I would lose another child, and yet when it happened, it was devistating for me and for my husband. I'll never forget where I was and what I was doing. I was 2 months pregnant, and we were on a carnival cruise. The second day into the trip, I started spotting and knew something was wrong. The ship had ported in Cozumel, Mexico, and after seeing the doctor on board the ship, we hesitantly decided to go to the hospital in Cozumel. The sonogram showed what we'd feared, I was already losing the baby. So here I was in a foreign country, with doctors that spoke spanish, and thank God my husband was able to communicate with them. I had a dnc, in a strange place, and strange hospital. I remember before I went under, praying that God would be with me and with my husband, because I knew that he was probably more afraid than I was at the time. God was so amazing to me. There's a happy ending to my ordeal.
About 2 years later, I became pregnant again, and normally I worry about everything, ask my family they'll tell you. I'm just naturally a worrier, especially after two miscarriages, I thought I would be so scared. Instead, the minute I found out I was pregnant, God gave me a peace that passed all understanding. I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that the baby inside of me was not going to die. My husband was not as convinced, but I kept telling him "you'll see!"
Sure enough there she was my little miracle Gina born on March 17, now she is going to be 10 years old this March. I can't believe how big she is, and I love her so much! So for those of you going through a rough time in your life, don't fight the fight alone, but run the race set before you with Jesus Christ for He will never leave you nor forsake you! He'll be your shelter in the time of storm! Joann
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- Joann
- Hi, I've never had my own blog before, and don't really know if I have anything enlightening to say, except for the fact that my thirties are soon to be no more, and thought I could talk about turning 40, and what this will mean to me. Hope everyone finds me to be interesting.
Amen Joann!!! I didn't know the part about the Lord giving you so much assurance about Gina, that that pregnancy would come to fruition! Praise God because we have the Wonderful, Loving, Godly little girl~~Gina Joy!! xoxo Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon your blog this morning and was so blessed by this post!! My daughter in law (who is just like my very own daughter) has had 4 miscarriages last year and is once again preg. and having her first sonogram tomorrow. We are holding on to the promises of God and believing for a healthy pregnancy this time!! She's a little anxious but trusting God one day at a time!! Your story encouraged my heart and I will share it with Laraine....I know it will encourage her as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog now and hope you'll stop by my site sometime! I just love meeting new BGFs (bloggy girlfriends) in Christ!
Sweet Blessings!
Jackie
Hi Jackie,
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much for your comment. I'm new to this whole blogging thing, and I'm still trying to figure out how to follow other people, but it's so nice to meet new people. I will try to look up your blog. Thanks!
Joann