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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.
19 comments:
What a beautiful family you are! I am praying for you, John, Tina and Eden. Nothing is impossible with God and He is in control and can heal the sick. Love to you three!
Cynthia (Jackie's sis) Colorado Springs
What a treasured portrait! It's so nice to see all three of you together!
You are LOVED!
Frannie
What a lovely photo of the three of you. Thank you so much for keeping us up-dated via the blog. We are praying for you all. We love you guys.
Jacqui & Bob
J-E-T!! The family with the gifts of JOY, ENCOURAGEMENT, and TEACHING
Thank you SO much for the family picture. It's the most precious I've seen. Dad & Mom
Oh, what a great family photo! We will all cherish this great photo forever! It is great to see the love in all of your eyes for each other!
Still praying harder than ever.
Kim
Dearest John and Tina-
This is Tom Phillips Mom, Pam. You all are in my prayers day and night. Baby Eden is beautiful! Our God is an awesome God and He knows what you are going through.
So glad to see your picture.
I think about you alot.
Always praying-
Fondly-
Pam Hein
Thank you for the pictures, and for sharing her with us!
Fi and Pete
Dear Tina and John,
This is Jacqui Roche's mum Barbara here. Just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and to share one of my favourite verses with you. Duet 33:27 "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are his everlasting arms" - love and prayers Barbara
Eden is adorable. Thank you for sharing this special photo. Thinking of you every moment of every day, every day. :)
Tina, Es tut mir leid das ich in den letzten Monaten nicht fuer Dich da war. Love you so much, Gus
How precious!
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!
You guys look so good! Know that you are all so loved and in so many prayers. Thank you for your testimony of faith. Thank you for sharing with us. We miss you and wish we could see all of you.
Steve & Tammie
This is such a special picture. I love you guys so much!
Linda
Our prayers continue to be with all three of you. Such a beautiful gift Eden is. John and Tina - you are a mighty testimony of God's love and grace. You positively shine with our Lord's light. Much love to y'all. Don and Laura
Thank you for the beautiful photo. It is good to have faces to go with the names we are sending heavenward every moment. God bless and keep you. Lovingly, Jim and Cherie Redden USA
oh! aunt tina my FIRST cousin right now im gonna pray ok Lord may you bless this wonderful little family of mine keep your hand close whenever they need it keep in mine that they love and cherish there baby give this baby the strength to live through out your presents and them as well through this wonderful time of excite ment but lord i know i know that this wonderful baby my cousin will live we belive in you christ our lord and savior make the baby a miricale just like when she was born i have strong faith jesus make it a wonderful live for my little cousin Eden and the graves and in christ name i DO pray amen!!! i love you aunt tina i miss you too awww man i wish yall lived closer i do belive that god has GREAT plans for the future for my little family i love yall and will see yall soon!!!! you can check out my youtube channel and see me if you want what i look like now!!! at www.youtube.com/mileymooreshow15
thanks love you guys bye!!!! love adisyn grace moore!!!!!! your niece
Love the photo.
Eden Lanay
What do you see, Precious
when you open your eyes?
You see the Two
whose gaze goes to your very soul
and you know, with Them
everything is alright
Forever
//Unc'R
I am a friend of Jacque Lindsey's in El Paso. I am so glad that Jacque shared your website with me and oh, what a blessing to hear your story. God, I know, will take this time and use it someway in the days ahead. It's amazing how he works that way.
God bless you both for sharing your story with so many. It will change heart and strengthen hearts!
Janina Dickerson El Paso, Tx
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