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Here is the last song for Eden's service. It is by a new group called Tenth Avenue North. People have commented that we seem so strong in our faith, yet we struggle and ask the hard questions just like everyone else. God has shown up so big in our lives, especially over the past four years. We can't help but fall back into His arms in times of trouble.
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.
8 comments:
That is a great song. I know my situation pales in comparison to yours but it really helped me to hear it.- Georgia
Hi Tina and John, Belinda from day's 1 & 2. I have been thinking about you and praying for you on hilidays this last week and rang work today to see where you were up to. I was so glad to look after Eden that weekend and was sure God had put me right in the right place. I went home that Sat night quite sure you were christians and was glad I was able to share with you in our God on the Sunday. Sunday was one of the most encouraging days at work even though I knew what you would learn that week. Many staff could see that you just wanted to fall in love with your little girl and learn all the news once that had happened. I feel really blessed at being able to be part of Eden's short life (here at least) and my plan is to see you on Saturday. I keep you in my prayers. x Belinda (Bel)
Hi John & Tina,
Music is so powerful and this is awesome music! I wish we could be there, but we will be celebrating in our own little way, long distance.
I want you to know that I am writing a song for Eden as well. I'll send it as soon as it is done (probably not by Sat) and hope it offers some joy for you both.
We love you guys,
Daren
After we talked, I went and bought this CD. It is so good and has really blessed me. I'm going out today to buy Chris and Craig pink shirts. We all will be wearing PINK Friday night. I'm so sorry we can't physically be there. I love you so much. Tell Tina I love her too and that we continue to pray for you and will be praying for you during the Celebration service.
Linda
John and Tina,
I love the song and I have not heard it before. I will go get the cd. We went today and got Levi a pink shirt and boy that was not easy to find...a pink shirt for a 3 year old boy!!! We did get a goog laugh about it. We will wear our pink proudly Friday night. We will take lots of pics and send them to you. We love you,
Love,
Danny, Ang and Levi
Hey guys,
Kym, Nate and I will be wearing pink on Saturday here in Houston and take a pic for you. Hannah and Adisyn will be with their mom, but I will try to get them in as well. I am so glad mom is there and I truly wish I could have been there as well.
Love you,
ron
this song is interesting i have never heard it before.
lov you hannah banana
What a beautiful song...and so appropriate. When you can barely stand or feel like you can't go on...all we have to do is lean on Him. What a comfort to know we're not going through this life-- joys and pains-- alone!
I love you both...and thank you for sharing this beautiful song and message.
Frannie
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