Hope for Baby Bennett: A picture is worth a thousand words...

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

A picture is worth a thousand words...

In his own crib...at home...tonight...praise GOD...enough said.

10 comments:

AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 10:14 PM
I hear angels singing! So happy for you!!!!! Enjoy every minute, not that anyone has to tell you that, but that is my prayer, for some peace at home for you to enjoy as a family. We love you! Love, Erin
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AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 10:43 PM
God bless you. dear Amy. So happy that my Bodie is home. We will pray for Cindy, jeff and their sons. Love, Nairi
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AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 10:59 PM
SO HAPPY FOR YOUR FAMILY!! We are 10 very short minutes away if you need ANYTHING -- day or night -- my phone is on. Love, Sara and Family
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JennyJuly 22, 2010 at 5:23 AM
Oh that is so wonderful! I'm happy to see it. always keeping Bodie in our thoughts and prayers
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AnonymousJuly 22, 2010 at 7:35 AM
I am so happy to hear that Bodie is home! I will continue to say many prayers and send lots of love for that beautiful little guy and for you and your family! hugs!
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Chris and KarenJuly 22, 2010 at 7:46 AM
oh such joy just erupted in my soul, seeing our sweet Bodie at home!!! Love each of you
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McAdam FamilyJuly 22, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Beautiful news! We rejoice with you!!:) Our hearts sunk when we read about Baby Isaac. Our prayers are with him and his family.
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Rebekah WilsonJuly 22, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Beautiful picture....absolutely perfect.
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mom2loJuly 22, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Yay! What a wonderful blessing! I know you must be ecstatic to finally have your family all together under one roof! I'm so happy Bodie is back home and will be praying he puts on lots of weight before he's ready for his Glenn. Praise the Lord!!!

God bless your sweet family!
Kathy
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AnonymousJuly 22, 2010 at 9:23 PM
My Bodie! It was such an HONOR to see you today, to HOLD you, and to pray for you! My love, you are my miracle and I love you so much! May you continue to amaze us and the rest of the world. Get stronger, my baby and sleep with angels tonight. All my love: Nairi, Michael, and kids
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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."