I Need Some Prayers

Sheila63 · 04-02-2003, 12:54 PM

Today hasn't been the easiest day for me. I got a phone call from one of my close friends this morning and I knew the minute I heard her voice something was wrong. She had a miscarriage yesterday and she was 20 weeks pregnant.

So I'm at work, crying at my desk after she told me the news. She's still in the hospital and due to the baby's age, her and her husband have to have a burial for the little baby girl.

I feel so sad for them, it was her first pregnancy. My friend's name is Kim and I totally believe in the power of prayer so if you could think of her in the next day or two, I'd really appreciate it.

When I talked with her this morning I made sure to reassure her that it's not her fault. She realizes things, even tragic things, happen for a reason but it still hurts. Some prayers for strength would be great for me too so I can be there for her and support her through all of this. Thanks, everybody.

Bridge of Clay · 04-02-2003, 01:09 PM

praying!

whitebird · 04-02-2003, 01:14 PM

How to start this, I'm not even sure. There will be people in the comming days, that will mean well, but in their attempts to make her feel better, they will say things like, "You Can Always Have Another Baby". Buffer her from these wellmeaning people. She will need your strength as a friend, now more than ever. Let her know that she can always talk to you, no matter how many times she may repeat herself, or how long her her need to discuss it lasts.

I don't know what it is to lose a child, thank goodness, but I have been around others that have. She will get thru this, and she will be stronger than she is now, but that sounds like very little comfort when you never to get to hold your baby in your arms.

I'll say a prayer for her and her husband, as they will have to be very strong for each other. I'll also say one for you. Stay strong too, both for yourself, and for them.

JulieCitySlicker · 04-02-2003, 01:39 PM

OMIGOSH!

I am so sorry to hear about your friend Sheila

That must be horrible! I will definitely be prayin for her and you also!

Siana · 04-02-2003, 03:53 PM

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JenRN · 04-02-2003, 03:59 PM

Shelia I can honestly say I empathize with her. I myself had a miscarriage last summer, it is awful to go through

I never in my life felt so alone and sad. It is so hard to overcome but she will with time, I did. It took me a LONG time to get over certain things like commercials etc and seeing teens at the malls with babies . I know you are such a wonderful person and she is lucky to have you as a friend. The best thing you can do for her is simply listen, be there, take her out to lunch later on or something. I will certainly have her in my prayers because I know how deep the hurt goes! The one thing that saved me literally last year was CREED, the 3 times I saw them live, lifted me out of a DEEP depression I had, and I will always be grateful to them for that! She is my thoughts and prayers

Sheila63 · 04-02-2003, 04:38 PM

Thank you all so much for your thoughts, prayers, advice and kind words. They mean a lot to me and I really appreciate it. I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through last year, Jen.

But I'm happy to hear through the wonderful power of Creed and the guys that bring us the great music, it helped to lift you up!!

TeriB19 · 04-02-2003, 09:33 PM

Sheila, I'm so sorry for your friend. Please know that I am praying for her and for you to have the strength to be there to help her. You are a great friend.

JenRN · 04-02-2003, 09:38 PM

Sheila the best thing you can do for her is give her your time! Give her time to heal a little, than go over and make her dinner or take her out, the loneliness is what killed me. She is in my prayers for sure tonight and so are you!

marlsy · 04-02-2003, 10:19 PM

wow sheila, I'm so sorry about your friend, to lose a baby has to be so hard. I really can't imagine it. I think Jen has the best advice since she has gone through something so horrible. She will be in my prayers.

Jen I'm sooo sorry for your loss also. Makes me so sad. You are such a special person and will make such an awsome mother some day!! You are also in my prayers!!!

JulieCitySlicker · 04-02-2003, 10:34 PM

I am so sorry for your loss Jen

That would be horrible! I am so glad that Creed was there for you during that hard time in your life! You and Sheila will be in my prayers

This brings me back to before Olivia was born and she had the fluid around her brain and the doctors were suggesting that my brother and his wife have an abortion cuz they thought she would have brain damage

That was such a helpless feeling for them but they overcame it and Olivia is doing fine now. I feel for everyone who didn't get that good news like that

Sheila63 · 04-03-2003, 12:55 PM

Thank you again. All of you are The Best.

I'm lost for words to describe how much your support means to me. I feel the love and caring from you and it warms my heart. I'll be seeing my friend tomorrow. They're having a small service for the baby so I'll be taking the afternoon off from work to attend that. I know it's not going to be easy but I want to be there to support her through it. I've got to admit, I'll be relieved when tomorrow is over.

Sheila63 · 04-04-2003, 04:35 PM

I just wanted to update everyone on how things are going with my friend. I saw her and her husband today when I went to the funeral service that had for their little girl. They named her Karli Dianne. Although it wasn't easy, I did better than I thought except for when he referred to little Karli as an "angel in heaven". So thanks to all your prayers, I was able to get through the service very well considering the circumstances and be there to support my friend and her husband.

On the way home, I was listening to the radio and the most ironic thing happened. First I heard One Last Breath, then Angel by Sarah Maclachlin (sp?) which I immediately turned off because that song always gets to me so I switch the radio to another station and here the end of I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith. When Kim and I worked together, that was one of our favorite songs and then after switching the station again Aerosmith was on again only this time singing Angel. I couldn't get over the timing. It's like God was speaking to me through all this music. I just had to share this because it just goes to show you that He's with us.

JenRN · 04-04-2003, 09:38 PM

Sheila I am glad you got through the day, I am sure it was tough!

I do believe she is an angel in heaven, god knows we need them so much to watch after us!

Boy talk about ironic with the music hugh? That was a message for sure! That song by Sara McGlaughlin gets to me too!
You are a great friend to her, she is lucky to have you!

Sheila63 · 04-05-2003, 08:40 AM

Thanks, Jen. Yeah, I definitely believe we all have guardian angels watching over us too.

The irony of all those songs being on the radio when I was driving home just floored me!!

04-02-2003, 12:54 PM	#1
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	I Need Some Prayers Today hasn't been the easiest day for me. I got a phone call from one of my close friends this morning and I knew the minute I heard her voice something was wrong. She had a miscarriage yesterday and she was 20 weeks pregnant. So I'm at work, crying at my desk after she told me the news. She's still in the hospital and due to the baby's age, her and her husband have to have a burial for the little baby girl. I feel so sad for them, it was her first pregnancy. My friend's name is Kim and I totally believe in the power of prayer so if you could think of her in the next day or two, I'd really appreciate it. When I talked with her this morning I made sure to reassure her that it's not her fault. She realizes things, even tragic things, happen for a reason but it still hurts. Some prayers for strength would be great for me too so I can be there for her and support her through all of this. Thanks, everybody. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

04-02-2003, 01:09 PM	#2
Bridge of Clay USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,025 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	praying! __________________ .:: "If people don't like guitar solos... then they're frikkin' stupid!" - Mark Tremonti ::.

04-02-2003, 01:39 PM	#4
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	OMIGOSH! I am so sorry to hear about your friend Sheila That must be horrible! I will definitely be prayin for her and you also! __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

04-02-2003, 03:59 PM	#6
JenRN USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 7,519 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Shelia I can honestly say I empathize with her. I myself had a miscarriage last summer, it is awful to go through I never in my life felt so alone and sad. It is so hard to overcome but she will with time, I did. It took me a LONG time to get over certain things like commercials etc and seeing teens at the malls with babies . I know you are such a wonderful person and she is lucky to have you as a friend. The best thing you can do for her is simply listen, be there, take her out to lunch later on or something. I will certainly have her in my prayers because I know how deep the hurt goes! The one thing that saved me literally last year was CREED, the 3 times I saw them live, lifted me out of a DEEP depression I had, and I will always be grateful to them for that! She is my thoughts and prayers __________________ "I don't want to know emptiness, take me down to the water wanna be baptized in your love far away from the lonliness, take my heart and wash away the fear let me be baptized in your love" ~Lenny Kravitz "Baptized"

04-02-2003, 04:38 PM	#7
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Thank you all so much for your thoughts, prayers, advice and kind words. They mean a lot to me and I really appreciate it. I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through last year, Jen. But I'm happy to hear through the wonderful power of Creed and the guys that bring us the great music, it helped to lift you up!! __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

04-02-2003, 01:14 PM	#3
whitebird USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 630 Joined: Feb 2003 Currently: Offline	How to start this, I'm not even sure. There will be people in the comming days, that will mean well, but in their attempts to make her feel better, they will say things like, "You Can Always Have Another Baby". Buffer her from these wellmeaning people. She will need your strength as a friend, now more than ever. Let her know that she can always talk to you, no matter how many times she may repeat herself, or how long her her need to discuss it lasts. I don't know what it is to lose a child, thank goodness, but I have been around others that have. She will get thru this, and she will be stronger than she is now, but that sounds like very little comfort when you never to get to hold your baby in your arms. I'll say a prayer for her and her husband, as they will have to be very strong for each other. I'll also say one for you. Stay strong too, both for yourself, and for them.

04-02-2003, 09:33 PM	#8
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Sheila, I'm so sorry for your friend. Please know that I am praying for her and for you to have the strength to be there to help her. You are a great friend. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

04-02-2003, 09:38 PM	#9
JenRN USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 7,519 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Sheila the best thing you can do for her is give her your time! Give her time to heal a little, than go over and make her dinner or take her out, the loneliness is what killed me. She is in my prayers for sure tonight and so are you! __________________ "I don't want to know emptiness, take me down to the water wanna be baptized in your love far away from the lonliness, take my heart and wash away the fear let me be baptized in your love" ~Lenny Kravitz "Baptized"

04-02-2003, 10:19 PM	#10
marlsy USER INFO » Status: Prophet Man Posts: 3,230 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	wow sheila, I'm so sorry about your friend, to lose a baby has to be so hard. I really can't imagine it. I think Jen has the best advice since she has gone through something so horrible. She will be in my prayers. Jen I'm sooo sorry for your loss also. Makes me so sad. You are such a special person and will make such an awsome mother some day!! You are also in my prayers!!! __________________ ~Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent~

04-02-2003, 10:34 PM	#11
JulieCitySlicker USER INFO » Status: Taken Higher Posts: 15,310 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	I am so sorry for your loss Jen That would be horrible! I am so glad that Creed was there for you during that hard time in your life! You and Sheila will be in my prayers This brings me back to before Olivia was born and she had the fluid around her brain and the doctors were suggesting that my brother and his wife have an abortion cuz they thought she would have brain damage That was such a helpless feeling for them but they overcame it and Olivia is doing fine now. I feel for everyone who didn't get that good news like that __________________ Oh I'm a wandering soul I'm still walking the line that leads me home alone All I know I still got mountains to climb on my own Enough To Let Me Go-Switchfoot

04-03-2003, 12:55 PM	#12
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Thank you again. All of you are The Best. I'm lost for words to describe how much your support means to me. I feel the love and caring from you and it warms my heart. I'll be seeing my friend tomorrow. They're having a small service for the baby so I'll be taking the afternoon off from work to attend that. I know it's not going to be easy but I want to be there to support her through it. I've got to admit, I'll be relieved when tomorrow is over. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

04-04-2003, 04:35 PM	#13
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	I just wanted to update everyone on how things are going with my friend. I saw her and her husband today when I went to the funeral service that had for their little girl. They named her Karli Dianne. Although it wasn't easy, I did better than I thought except for when he referred to little Karli as an "angel in heaven". So thanks to all your prayers, I was able to get through the service very well considering the circumstances and be there to support my friend and her husband. On the way home, I was listening to the radio and the most ironic thing happened. First I heard One Last Breath, then Angel by Sarah Maclachlin (sp?) which I immediately turned off because that song always gets to me so I switch the radio to another station and here the end of I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith. When Kim and I worked together, that was one of our favorite songs and then after switching the station again Aerosmith was on again only this time singing Angel. I couldn't get over the timing. It's like God was speaking to me through all this music. I just had to share this because it just goes to show you that He's with us. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

04-04-2003, 09:38 PM	#14
JenRN USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 7,519 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Sheila I am glad you got through the day, I am sure it was tough! I do believe she is an angel in heaven, god knows we need them so much to watch after us! Boy talk about ironic with the music hugh? That was a message for sure! That song by Sara McGlaughlin gets to me too! You are a great friend to her, she is lucky to have you! __________________ "I don't want to know emptiness, take me down to the water wanna be baptized in your love far away from the lonliness, take my heart and wash away the fear let me be baptized in your love" ~Lenny Kravitz "Baptized"

04-05-2003, 08:40 AM	#15
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks, Jen. Yeah, I definitely believe we all have guardian angels watching over us too. The irony of all those songs being on the radio when I was driving home just floored me!! __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

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