Two Little Ones

Last fall I received two emails within two weeks asking for prayer concerning two families who were expected a baby each. Normally that kind of news is something oh so sweet and there was that element. The bitter part of it all was that these two precious babies have a condition called anencephaly. Basically it means that the child’s skull and/or brain does not develop normally and the prognosis is death at birth or shortly thereafter. Heartbreaking.

Both families are people who know and love God. They both felt strongly that abortion was not an option so Karen and Tana have carried and are still carrying their babes until next week when they are scheduled for induced labour. Photographers, funeral directors, celebration of life plans are in place for the anticipated events, one in the Toronto area and the other in Ellensberg, Washington. Fianna and Noah’s siblings know that their little sister and brother are going to be with Jesus very soon. Imagine for just a minute what that birthing experience might look like.

Maybe you don’t pray very often or feel you don’t know how to. It’s okay. I’m only asking a very little thing. Will you pray to the Creator of all things, the Maker of babies and mommies and daddies, the all merciful God who gives strength and grace beyond what we can imagine? Will you just ask Him for a little bit of that for my friends? Thank you.