Today, I find myself extraordinarily thankful that I had four pregnancies that carried to term and brought home four healthy, incredible baby girls. Thank you Lord for these four miracles that give back to me in a multitude of ways daily. My life will forever be *millions* of times more meaningful and happy because of my children.
Today, I was moved by a post concerning the incredible organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. This is an excerpt from their website concerning what NILMDTS does:
NILMDTS extends our sincerest sympathy to families who are in need of our services. Offering gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner is the heart of NILMDTS. We hope the gift we provide will bring some peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
I have been blessed to never have to experience the kind of loss these parents have, and words simply cannot express my gratitude for this blessing. God has truly kept me and my girls firmly in His grasp and saved us from this sort of heartbreak. When I found out that a childhood friend recently experienced such a loss, it broke my heart all over again.
Please pray for these parents, babies, medical professionals, and the caring photographers that volunteer to document their last moments with their children. As a photographer and a mother, I do not know that I could handle taking these sorts of images, because my heart would be breaking and tears streaming down my face the entire time. As it is, my cheeks are wet just writing this post.
Please consider donating to the March of Dimes or NILMDTS. Please help spread awareness for prenatal care, genetic testing, and follow-up care. Pray for those affected by illness, accident, and stillbirth. For those of us that have our children at home with us, we should hug them that much tighter today.
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