Hope for Baby Bennett: Introducing

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Introducing

Bodie Isaac Bennett. 7 pounds plus. He is now in the NNICU ward for testing. More details to follow
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7 comments:

Natalie LeVeckFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:46 PM
Bodie! Love it!!!! Praying for Baby Boy Bodie!
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Kathy BakerFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Yay! Congratulations on your baby boy! I will keep Bodie in my prayers. Make sure to get plenty of rest. Congrats again, so happy for you.
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Maggie MillerFebruary 16, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Congratulations Amy! I'm keeping Bodie and your entire family in my thoughts. You really are an inspiration.
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AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Congratulations! It is a boy! Oh boy!!! Thinking of you and praying so hard. Lots of love, Amy!

-Libby
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AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Yea!!! It's a boy! Great name! We're going to keep on praying! Can't wait to hear more details.
Love,
Erin
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AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Congrats!!! It's a long journey but well worth it. Praying for a smooth recovery for mom and no bumps in the road for Bodie.
Mlie and Colin-HLHS
www.cutiecolin.blogspot.com
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AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:06 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! We are so happy for you all and are saying lots of prayers. Welcome Bodie! Can't wait to meet you tough guy. You are in good hands and have an amazing family! You'll be hanging out with Townes in no time. Lots of love and prayers - Your HLHS buddy Townes and the entire Hale family
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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."