It’s about the babies this week.
Some good stuff. Some hard stuff. All God stuff.
Each child has a story already. Pray for each as you see fit.
1. Family baby
My niece Amanda and her husband Andrew made it Facebook official this week, so I can spread the news too that she’s pregnant! There are more arms than babies in our extended family, so we’re all eager for Alexander to get a cousin this August. And for us aunts to get another great-niece or nephew.
2. Michael Shust
The music of Aaron Shust (“To God Alone”, “Breathe in Me”) has blessed me for several years. With the birth of his third child last Friday—a sweet little boy surprising them with Down Syndrome—I’ve got a hunch his upcoming songs will be filled with even richer lyrics.
From Michael’s 5-yr-old brother, reporting to his class:
“My name is Daniel, I have a brand new brother. His name is Michael Aaron Shust. He is 5 years old (he meant days) and weighs 5 pounds. He has Down Syndrome which means he will smile a lot, laugh a lot, share his toys very easily and give lots of hugs. It also means his heart is very sick and will need surgery to fix it. He is my brother and I love him and I can't wait for him to come home.”
My little baby friend Lillie and her beautiful mom Amber—spared last Sunday in a car wreck. Thank God.
4. Aselya’s son
Whisked away to heaven so soon on Wednesday.
Read more here.
5. Homeless babies
I don’t know these babies, but I know they exist. And that they’re important. We’re taking our teen girls’ class to our local homeless shelter this Sunday to drop off baby gifts (one baby is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit right now). The gifts will be distributed as needed.
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Have any little ones impacted your world this week?
Julie · 695 weeks ago
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Susanne · 695 weeks ago
My heart goes out to Asaleya! And my prayers.
That introduction to the new baby by Daniel was just precious. Brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet brother he is going to be!
Lisa notes 103p · 695 weeks ago
Thanks for your prayers for Aselya.
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Jerri · 695 weeks ago
My heart goes out to Asaleya. May God protect them through this trial!
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tinuviel · 695 weeks ago
Does Ebony count as a little one? :-)
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Lisa notes 103p · 695 weeks ago
Yes, Ebony should count as a little one. If you're having to do all the care, it's like having a baby around. :-)
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barbarah 65p · 695 weeks ago
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Lisa notes 103p · 695 weeks ago
I didn't realize until yesterday that this Sunday is "Sanctity of Human Life Sunday". I hope the Lord uses our "field trip" to the homeless shelter to help us make the connection with the teens of how important all life is.
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karyn · 695 weeks ago
I enjoyed your post about Amber and 'just go'.....my husband is like that as well. So often thoughts of "I'd just be in the way" etc. make me hesitate. Going is always the best thing.
Your comments about going instead of texting, facebooking, or even telephoning is very apt. Although these things are wonderful in their place, I've noticed that people (especially the younger folks) seem to rely too much on technology and so become somewhat disconnected. We have a rule in our house - texting is not to be used for a conversation, ever. Too much opportunity for misunderstanding.
Very glad Amber and Lillie were not hurt seriously.
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Lisa notes 103p · 695 weeks ago
Great house rule to limit texting. Like e-mail, it can easily be misinterpreted. Some conversations need to be face-to-face...
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karyn · 695 weeks ago
And little Daniel's report to his class about his baby brother reveals the hearts of his parents and their attitude toward what others would think of as a tragedy or disappointment. Seeing baby Michael as a gift.... a child who would laugh more, hug lots, smile all the time. Precious.
It is obvious why God chose them to be Michael's parents.
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Nancy · 695 weeks ago
Loved all your "baby" posts!
We met a precious baby girl at noon today; we have watched her mother grow up in our church; she married and moved away. Her parents moved away, so she hasn't come this way until today. We'd seen the baby's picture on her grandmother's Facebook, and it was delightful to meet her in person!
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