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Mourning Into Joy

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For I will turn their mourning into joy And will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow. Jer. 31:13

Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife, and slept with her. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and David named him Solomon. The Lord loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet that they should name him Jedidiah (which means “beloved of the Lord”), as the Lord had commanded. 2 Sam. 12: 24-25

Just three weeks after saying good-bye to my Azaiah, the Lord opened my womb again. He blessed my empty heart and body with life again. I love him for that. I love him for making himself present in my sorrow. I love him for making himself seen.

It has been a challenging road and pregnancy. My trust has been stretched. My heart has been confused. I don’t expect this child to heal me. I don’t expect her to erase my pain. But I expect that I will be captivated by her. I expect that in her eyes I will see God. I expect to be touched by the healer as he brings life again from my body.

She is due to arrive November 2, Azaiah’s birthday. The way I’m feeling she just may decide to make her entrance early.

Please cover us with your prayers.  I’m not sure how much writing I’ll do in the next couple weeks. But stay tuned for baby updates.

Oct 17, 2013Serena
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  1. Joan
    11 years ago

    Very Happy for you to meet this gift from God. You are in my thoughts and prayers. BTW my bday is Nov. 2nd! Anyday your baby arrives will be a time of celebration! Gotta get going on her blanket!! 🙂

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  2. Diana Dow
    11 years ago

    What a blessing you’ve been given.

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  3. Gwen Antwine
    11 years ago

    Serena and Daniel, our prayers are with you as you will soon give birth to another precious child. God is so good to us, and He knows exactly what we need. I really like your blogs and a sentence that made me stop and think about how awesome this thought is, was the comment: “I expect that in her eyes I will see God.” All your statement were powerful, but this one gave me pause. How wonderful it is to hold and cuddle a baby that the LORD has just given you, and then looking into the innocence and preciousness of her eyes – and being reminded that you can have the feeling of getting a glimpse of His eyes. Thank you for sharing your thoughts again.

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    • Serena
      11 years ago

      Its my pleasure. Thanks for coming and sharing in my journey.

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Serena
11 years ago 4 Comments Christian Life, Death and Dying, Kids, Motherhoodblessing after tragedy, God's presence972
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