Hope for Baby Bennett: Amazing video introducing Bodie...

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Amazing video introducing Bodie...

Our wonderful pastor Matt stopped by and spent the better part of the day with us yesterday and captured this amazing video for us. We're trying to link it directly to the blog, but in the meantime, go here to see it:

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/762cada8780c0c8dd3ea42a90dcc805a/video/10681618

7 comments:

AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:36 PM
What a precious gift from God! He is so amazing. -Bonnie
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Karen SturgeonFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Oh I just cried tears of joy and happiness at this wonderful treat of seeing Bodie. Please tell your Pastor Matt "Thank You!" from all of us who love dear Bodie. Karen
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AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:42 PM
For some reason I put on waterproof mascara today, now I know why! He's precious, so peaceful. Thank you Pastor Matt for this video! Erin
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UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Oh Amy that is so sweet. I think he looks a bit like his sister too :)...Shay walked up when I was watching and said that was Sophie's plug (pacifier) lol....
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iamalan@sbcglobal.netFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:07 PM
That was awesome- the next best thing to being there ourselves! We love all of you!
Grandpa and Grandma B.
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Patty (Fischer) VerdeFebruary 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Hi Amy!! I just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you all... I will keep you in my thoughts as Bodie has to undergo his first of the operations. Babies are amazing at how strong they are- such little fighters and they don't even know all that they are fighting for!! He is one lucky little guy to have your family there to fight with him. I get to see the little ones when they have their second and third operations for this- (the glenn and fontan procedures) in the PICU- and let me tell you they are the best little patients! Stay strong- and thank you for keeping us all updated. He is just beautiful.
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ChristyFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:12 PM
You guys are never far from my mind. This video was amazing and had me crying. Although our situations are not nearly the same, I still clearly remember all of the IV's and monitors. He is beautiful Amy. Keep being that great little fighter that you are Bodie!!!
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The Chosen Mothers by Erma Bombeck

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you." No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps -"Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them." She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron Saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."