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This blog is to document God's wonderful creation through us.
I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. (Ps 9:1)
About Eden
Eden is a miracle. (See details below)
From conception to birth, she has shown that "With God nothing will be impossible." (Luke 1:37)
After 19 years of marriage and no kids, God surprised us with little Eden.
From conception to birth, she has shown that "With God nothing will be impossible." (Luke 1:37)
After 19 years of marriage and no kids, God surprised us with little Eden.
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Prayer Requests
Please pray for:
| * | Health for Tina |
| * | Eden's memory to be a testimony for Jesus. |
| * | Strength for Eden's mommy and daddy. |
Psalm 139:13-14
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.
Birth Countdown
July 3, 2009 at 2:20pm
Current Status
Eden Lanay Graves
Born July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20pm
Sex: Girl (of course)
Weight: 1.38kg (3.06 lbs)
Length: 42cm (16.5 in)
Born at 33 Weeks - 4 Days
Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
Went to heaven: July 10th, 2009 at 9:05pm
Born July 3rd, 2009 at 2:20pm
Sex: Girl (of course)
Weight: 1.38kg (3.06 lbs)
Length: 42cm (16.5 in)
Born at 33 Weeks - 4 Days
Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome)
Went to heaven: July 10th, 2009 at 9:05pm
Eden's Time on Earth
7 days, 6 hrs, 45 min
Miracles of Eden
Here are a few of Eden's Miracles:
Ultimately, the doctors were right in the diagnosis, but the percentage of those who make it as far as Eden is minute. We are so happy we continued the pregnancy! It was worth it all for the seven days we had with her.
| * | We became pregnant at all. After 19 years of marriage and seemingly unable to have kids. |
| * | 12 Weeks. Her ultrasounds and Tina's blood tests showed Eden would not make it to 19 weeks. |
| * | 19 Weeks. The doctors were shocked that she was still around and the ultrasounds looked 'normal' |
| * | 23, 25, 29 Weeks. Doctors continued to be shocked. They told us we should expect to lose her soon. |
| * | 33 Weeks. Doctors decided to deliver her early but thought she would not survive the birth. |
| * | July 3rd. Eden did survive and lived for seven days. |
| * | She stole the hearts of Mom & Dad without doing much of anything. |
| * | She stole the hearts of many of you whom she's never met! |
Ultimately, the doctors were right in the diagnosis, but the percentage of those who make it as far as Eden is minute. We are so happy we continued the pregnancy! It was worth it all for the seven days we had with her.
37 comments:
Hey Baby Graves,
We love you so much! You have won our hearts, and you are beautiful. Tell her we are praying for her, and that because of her we are praising God for such a beautiful baby girl.
I am on the phone to pete telling him if I could meet her I would sing her a kids song....
" My God is so big, so strong and so mighty, there is nothing my God can not do."
Love Pete and Fi
My precious Eden,
I am holding you in my heart -- now and always. I pray the angels will hold you up, my sweet girl!
I love you!
Auntie Frannie
XOXO
Eden, you are such a beautiful and special little girl. You are loved by people around the world who have been praying for you and for your Mum and Dad. You are a special blessing sweet baby girl!
Love you!
Becki
My sweet niece. I already have fallen head over heals in love with you. You are so beautiful and so special. I have been amazed at the tender ways your Daddy has shown you and the love that I see pouring from your Mother's eyes. You have made such an impact on this world in just a short time. I can't wait to meet you, on earth or in heaven. Thank you God for this special little girl!
Aunt Linda
Hallo meine kleine Eden, Du bist ein Wunder Gottes. Ich bin so froh das Du Deine Oma bei Dir hast. Jedes Maedchen braucht ihre Oma. Du bist ein Segen fuer so viele Menschen, ich hab Dich so lieb. Love, Tante Gus
Eden,
I can only tell you that I would hope to touch as many people in my life as you have in the short time you have been with us. You have already accomplished more than many seasoned Christians by your testimony, and you have given your mom and dad a stronger witness for Christ. So many people may ask why, I think you would answer them back "Why not? Look at what I can do as a small child of God!"
As we battle through the daily routinue of life, you have made me question what you have done already vs what I have done. Thank you Eden!! Love you!
Uncle Chris
Little Eden, do you know you have touched the lives of people all around the world, especially mine here in Colorado? You are a beautiful, special little blessing from God!! Love, Susan P.
Eden,
You have touched so many lives in your short time here. Know that you are loved my many, not just your parents.
If your Heavenly Father should call you home, we will rejoice that your suffering is over and wait expectantly to see you when it is our turn to make our journey home. My mom is already there and if you want some good cuddles--look her up!
Debbie
Hey little girl. I hope you are enjoying your time with your special parents who love you so much. I am praying for you to get better. You are a little fighter!
Dear Eden,
You are such a beautiful little girl and have completely captured the hearts of hundreds of people including your Grandad & Grandmother. You have a special Mommy & Daddy and we are looking forward to the day when we can all be together. Special kisses, sweetheart.
Grandad & Grandmother
Hi Eden,
You are such a wonderful gift from God. Even if God chooses for you to only be here a short time know that you are desperately loved by your Mommy and Daddy and many others. We are praying for Eden and know that God is near.- Georgia
Dear Eden,
What a beautiful blessing you are!
Your Mommy and Daddy love you so much and we do too. Thank you for coming into their lives and ours and reminding us that every moment is a precious gift from God! We love you and are praying for you and your mom and dad.
Jesus loves you and is watching over you.
Love,
Charlene and Laura
Love,
Charlene and Laura
Hey Eden,
You may not know but I think you do your parents are amazing and they Love you w/all they have and seek the best for you!! What a sweet girl you are and you are very loved, as are your parents. Praying for you guys and thanks for letting us share this time with you.
Love ya ton,
Evangeline
Dearest baby Eden,
My heart weeps and rejoices at the same time for the birth of you to your parents, Jonathan and Tina.
God choose them for you because he knew how much they would love you unconditionally. Whatever the outcome of the days to come with your life on earth, I rejoice with your parents for your life. If you go home to be with the greatest father named Jesus, I weep for your absence for your parents, but I rejoice with them that you will be in the greatest care for eternity.
I am praying for a miracle for your life,but accepting of the Lord's will for your future.
With love,
Donna Heard
Hey Eden,
You may not know but I think you do your parents are amazing and they Love you w/all they have and seek the best for you!! What a sweet girl you are and you are very loved, as are your parents. Praying for you guys and thanks for letting us share this time with you.
Love ya ton,
Evangeline
Dearest Sweet Angel Eden,
Here is something that I used to read to my sweet Brittany to help give her courage and strength before she went on to meet Jesus. I think it gave me strength, too. It comes from a book titled, "Quiet Moments with Patrick and the Celtic Saints", 120 daily readings...
"I Arise Today"
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
-St. Patrick
I am praying for your miracle, sweet Eden. You have already given your loving mom and dad a miracle. Be strong baby girl.
Much love,
Auntie Kathleen in San Diego
Eden,
What a perfect name for you. The place where it all began in perfection before the fall. Now, when you return to the Lord it will be back to perfection. My heart aches that I could not touch you but I already love you sweet girl. I will see you someday and get my touch!
Uncle Ron
Dearest Eden,
What a blesing you are! God shows his love many ways but the birth of a baby is my favorite. Praise God for the blessing of your life and the witness you and your parents are. We are praying for you.
Love,
Nathan, Kristen, Jake and Jon
Dear Eden,
You are such an inspiration, as are your mommy and daddy. I'm one of your Aunt Kym's friends.
Keep strong baby girl!
xoxo Melisse
Dearest Eden,
Your Oma has spoken of you SO much that I feel as if I already know you, AND your mommy and daddy. Your family must be very special people to have such a blessing as you in their lives. Do you know how many people have been touched by you all around this world in just these past few days you have been with us? You have been like a ripple, sent the world over, that GOD used to touch us all. I hope you can feel all our prayers for you, your mommy and your daddy. GOD Bless you.
DonnaLee
El Paso
Hey Sweet Girl,
I LOVE YOU (in Sign Language please, when she happens to open her eyes...).
We look forward to meeting you, here or when we get HOME.
There's a children's song that can be sung at a Dedication, welcoming a child into the church and being part of the family. You are part of our family.
"Eden, we want to welcome you, into the family of our God.
For you are part of us,
and we are one with you.
We'll travel down God's narrow way together.
The road ahead you know may not be easy.
The path of life may often seem uncertain,
but there's no need for you to fear,
for the Saviour's always near. He'll be with you every moment of the way.
You're a King's Kid Eden,
a King's Kid.
You're a Princess
and the angels are rejoicing. You've direct access to a Power far beyond the minds of men. You're a King's Kid, and a joint heir with His Son."
(I think Jennie Flack wrote this???)
I LOVE YOU (ASL)
with much love from,
Baby Badcock, Jared, Jonah, Mr and Mrs Badcock. (Oh, and the dogs too!)
Eden: You are the most precious baby girl! I love reading about you and I'm SO touched by your miraculous life! I'm praying for you and I'm so happy that you have brought so much joy to your parents (and strangers). You're such a mighty little girl. I wish I could meet you in person! -Kim Adamski (a sister of one of your mommy & daddy's friends) :)
Dear Eden,
Paul and I are so blessed to have been able to meet you here on Earth before we all move to the Heavenly home God has prepared for each of us who believe in His Son, Jesus.
You have been such a light of change and encouragement to so many people here that Jesus will surely have a special reward waiting for you!
Whenever "moving day" is Divinely scheduled for you, know that although we will miss you for selfish reasons we really look forward to seeing you again 'up there'.
You know, God created you, but because of your very existance, you have created some extra-special, loving parents who have been changed forever. Don't worry, we know you have stuff to do and fun to have, so we'll look after them here for a while-until you see them next.
We'll see you later also, so get ready for hundreds and hundreds of hugs and kisses from us.
"Uncle" Teddy & "Aunt" Barney.
Da bears.
xoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Hi precious Eden
You have touched our hearts,you are a wonderful miracle from God we are praying for healing for your sweet little body we love you so much.Thankyou for being such a blessing to your mum and dad,for the joy you are to them
Love always
Janette&Wayne
Eden Lanay
in an instant you were
and you are, and always will be
ours, and His
into the world, so innocent
making marks on hearts
like tracks in sand
but yours will never
wash away
Love, Uncle Rob
Good morning, afternoon, or evening Eden(John you will have to edit the greeting),
This is your Uncle Dave and Aunt Leslie. Just like everyone else we love you (and your parents). You look so sweet, but we know that little girls can be tough as nails (and you are proving this every day). We look forward to meeting you one day and Uncle Dave will help turn you into a tom-boy (he has practice at it, just ask your cousin Kristen). Know this, your Mom and Dad love you so much. One day Uncle Dave will tell you stories about Dad and his love of computers and your Mom playing Yatzee (still can't hear out of my left ear)...WE LOVE YOU!!
Eden, God's love is greater than all things. He brought you into this world to be an angel to your parents. You have given then a glimmer of heaven with how precious you are. Now baby, Eden, when you return to Heaven let Sweet Jesus hold you, until your mom and dad can hold you again. I love you sweet girl and I don't even know you but you have touched my heart the way Christ can touch me. Blesses to you and your family. I know what you are going through!
Dear sweet baby Eden,
I am going to pray for you every moment I can. I am so sad to know that such a sweet little beautifuly girl has to go through this, you have touched my life in a way you will never know. I have a little daughter and I thought I was having a rough day with her and I am sorry I was so selfish to see it that way. I am blessed to be with her everyday. I am so sorry your sweet parents who love you so much have to go through this, but I always say, if God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. I am praying for a miricle for you, but most off I am praying for peace for you and your family. My heart is with you. I wish I could give you a hug and kiss, I will kiss my daughter once before bed tonight, just for you.
My precious little niece. You are so sweet and innocent and already loved by everyone. Your testimony even though you can't talk yet has taught me a lot. Your Mommy and Daddy's faith has taught me that God is all mighty and that his will be done. We don't know God's plan and it is not for us to know but nevertheless, he has a plan for you and your parents are part of that plan of touching hearts and souls everywhere. I love you so much.
Aunt Kim
Eden--You are a beautiful gift from God, and I am praying for you, and your mommy and daddy, too. They love you so very much, but, of course, God loves you even that much more and wants the best for you. You have touched my heart, just from reading about you, and mommy and daddy have been able to tell many people about the miracles God has done in your life. I know God is using you in a special way. With love, Joyce
What a precious and beautiful little soul you are. You have a very brave Mummy & Daddy. Thank you so much for sharing Eden with us through this blog.
My heart is with you all.
xxx
Dear sweet, precious Eden,
Wow, what an impact you are having on this planet. People who don't know your Mommy and Daddy or even that you were on your way here are so profoundly affected by your very presence. You may be here briefly (our loss) but any time you have given us thru the grace of God is invaluable. You will have turned peoples hearts to God who now ask for a mirical for you and your Mommy & Daddy in the name of Jesus, whom they would not have recognised as having a sigificance in their lives or the lives of their families before you came and Daddy started your blog and enlightened and saved them. Whatever God's plan is for you we will give him all the praise and the glory for you. If you go to Heaven soon, just imagine sitting on Jesus'knee and telling him what a wonderful Mommy & Daddy you have still here and so many others who love you that you can greet with a big smile someday. You are a huge light in this dark world - so Breath of God now Breathe on you and bless you now and for eternity.
With more love than I can express in black and white.
Helen & Alan, and Daniel an Nicole and all the managery here. xxxoooxxx
Dear Sweet Baby Eden, We sang a song when I was a very little girl. It went like this: "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam to shine for Him each day..." Darling little one, you are shining for Him in each life that is getting to know you by way of daddy's words and photos. We love you and pray for you and your daddy and mommy each day. Keep shining for Jesus just as long as you can sweet little one. I can just tell that you are deeply loved and I also know that Jesus loves you even more than all your family and friends here on earth. Thank you for staying for as long as possible. I'm praying you will continue to be God's precious miracle and that you'll be here long after we are all with Jesus.
Hi sweet Eden. You are truly a precious little girl and a wonderful gift from God.
I look forward to meeting you in person. If I don’t get a chance to meet you on this side of heaven, I’ll meet you on the other side and give you a great big hug.
You probably haven’t seen much of the world beyond your hospital room. Let me tell you a little about it. It is filled with people who love and cherish you...who love and trust God. Your mommy and daddy are very special. They have been good and trusted friends to many, and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
There are many wonderful things that God has created to show his love for us. There are oceans and mountains and vast prairies, full of all kinds of beauty and wonders. There is music and laughter and singing and dancing. I watched the sun set over the mountains last night with brilliant colors of pink and orange and red and blue. Then a rain came and washed the sky clean and quenched the hot dry land, and finally a colorful orange moon rose peacefully over the quiet night. This is such a small sample of the power of God and I am sure that these wonders will pale in comparison to those waiting for you in heaven.
You have brought much beauty into this world, and accomplished amazing things, in the short time you have been here. You have brought families together, led countless people to their knees in prayer and focus on God’s greatness, caused many smiles and many tears, and reminded us all of the most important things in life.
Thank you for that and God bless you, sweet baby. I, along with all who have been touched by you, love you deeply. Daren.
Dear Eden,
You are a precious little gift from God. I am praying for you every day. I pray for a miracle that God will heal your fragile, tiny body - and that you will grow to know and love Him. You have forever touched my heart and I love you!
Your (soon to be) Aunt Kym
Dear baby Eden,
You are such a special and sweet little girl and you have touched so many lives. Not only the lives of your parents but on those across the world too. Our family is pray for you and yours. Get better baby Eden, either through worldly healing or ultimate healing.
With love, Sandi, Alan, and Elora Bishop
hey Eden, its your cousin hannah you are adorable i wish i could've met you but i will see you in heaven i love you with all my heart you are a true blessing to the family. i can't wait it see you. you and your family are in my thoughts. just remember don't give up and have fun. I LOVE YOU EDEN, love hannah moore
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