Oh I had such fun plans for some Christmas posts to share here this week I really did but on Tuesday night as luck would have it our son Levi took a pretty major fall here at home and for about thirty minutes or so my heart about stopped.
I won't go into any sort of gory details but it truly was a moment as a Mother that I will never forget. The sound of terror and the look on my four year old's face as my husband calmly but very strongly agreed that I needed to call 911...
Luckily Levi is going to be completely fine after a long night in the ER and a wonderful plastic surgeon who sewed his sweet and beautiful nose back into place. I am told guys think scars are cool...but wow!
Thank you Lord once again for protecting our family, providing for us and allowing a deep sense of peace and hope that no matter what happens. HE is in control and we can rest in His amazing love for us.
As I sit here just a few days before the close of 2011 I am feeling pretty reflective on all that has taken place for our family. On the surface there has been much hardship and loss. It would be wrong to not admit and grieve over some of the major things that have been taken away. But I am also completely undone by the love God has poured out on our home. We have seen this through loved ones, family and many of you rallying around us, and being the hands and feet of Christ to our family.
And not twelve hours after leaving the ER after one of the most traumatic nights of our life we went downtown Seattle and had the amazing joy and honor of watching our fourth baby on an ultrasound screen thriving perfectly in my womb. I have been told countless times that my body should never be able to carry a child and yet God has chosen to use something imperfect to create something so precious to Him. A new life.
I am clinging to the hope of new life for 2012. I have no idea what is in store and in someways that brings me comfort. I am learning this year that always thinking I know what is in store can really make unforeseen changes difficult. We are so joyful and excited for what is coming next, and we've decided to keep the gender of our "bonus baby" a surprise. It feels like the right thing knowing that the plans are safe in the hands of the one that we call King.
I will be back in the new year my friends. Thank you all for the countless ways you bless me and my family!
Happy New Year!
Love,
Rebekah
oh my, sooo scary!!! Glad he is going to be ok, and you too. I'll be praying for everyone's healing. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI love you guys! Such a gift in my life to spend time with you today. Levi is even more adorable...such a brave boy (and mom and dad)...and I am so thankful he is doing so well! Overwhelmed by your hope and courage!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness--I'm so glad that little Levi is going to be okay, how terrifying!! Praying for a swift recovery for your little "big" man. xo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nightmare for all of you. Im so glad hes OK now...scars and all.
ReplyDeleteAnd BTW, my momma was never supposed to be able to have any more babies after my brother. But 16 1/2 yrs later, with one tenth of ONE ovary, she became pregnant. The doctors strongly cautioned her to have an abortion but she insisted on keeping the baby and taking "whatever God gave her." 31 years later, here I still am, a living testament to the power of God;s glory...though they told her Id be severly deformed or retarded, they were wrong. Though they told her she might not survive, she did. She later took me back to those same doctors and said to them: SHE is the person you wanted me to destroy.
May God be glorified in your lives as you seek to serve and live for him
Many blessings in the New YEar!
What a wonderful post and testimony you and your family have! We're praying for your little boy and hope he recovers quickly. Hope you all have a great New Years and may the Lord continue to bless you all in 2012!!!
ReplyDeleteOh My!! I just read Handbags*N*Pigtails comment. That is an amazing story and testimony her mother has!!
ReplyDeletePraise God He is good.
ReplyDeleteYikes!! Glad everything is okay. Praise God for his protection. We will pray for Levi and his continued healing. My boys will be quite impressed with his scar--they think those things are cool. :)
ReplyDeleteHow terrifying! I am so grateful that he will be okay, and that your new little one is thriving. Love, peace, and healing wishes! xo
ReplyDeleteUgh, I got goosebumps reading this! Trips to the ER are not cool :( So happy he'll be okay.
ReplyDeleteI cannot even imagine right now...My daughter is also four. I get upset when she gets a tiny booboo :( We had to take her to the ER when she was a baby due to dehydration & I hoped we'd never have to take her again. I hope things get better soon. Happy New Years.
ReplyDeleteOh My...Your family has just been prayed for!
ReplyDeleteOh, Rebekah...somehow this post just showed up in my RSS feed! God bless you and your sweet son and bonus baby! Wow! Prayers for you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh first and foremost I am so sorry to hear what you all went through with your son, what a poor sweet little guy, I am so thankful he is OK. How difficult to go through though, it really puts life and what counts into perspective though, that's God for ya.
ReplyDeleteAlso, there is SO much Truth in this post. One thing that I have a really hard time relating to with women in the blog world is how they make plans or have plans etc... I can't relate to that, I mean I had my daughter unexpectedly at 19 years old, ...I had big plans before that, but ya know what? It's in the unexpected and in the changes that God really works, that's typically where you can find Him. That's usually where He'll show up b/c that is where He can teach us. He can't teach us much if we are trying to plan our own lives and focusing on the things or ideas or life we want.
It's in the unforeseen beauty that pops up, b/c that's how Jesus rolled, He suffered...that's why He's so amazing and beautiful.
Happy New Year!
goodness! what another rough little step for your little ones. i am so glad all is ok. I think this year has been eye opening for a lot of people in that Gods plans are always formed out of his immense love for us, even if here on earth they take some confusing forms and its hard for us to understand that. Thank you so much for continuing to share your faith with the world - can't wait to see what He has in store for your growing family in 2012.
ReplyDeleteoh rebekah! i'm so sorry that happened with levi, but so thankful he will be just fine.
ReplyDeleteyou are a blessing. i just want you to know that.
your faith and trust in God is so inspiring.
love to you!!
Oh my gosh!! My heart stopped while reading this!! I hope you are all recovering nicely - you are all so wonderful & I'm sure Levi will love his new scar. Lots of love & well wishes.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
I have been truly blessed by your blog, your beautiful heart, and your faith. I'm so sorry to hear about your son but am glad that he is doing much better. God's faithfulness in indescribable, congratulations on your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteugh...Reebs, my heart just breaks to hear your family go through this :( so glad Levi is ok, but being a mother, I just can't even imagine. love & blessings on you guys,
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