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Mama speaking at Eden's celebration service.
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.
5 comments:
Oh Tina,
What a great job!!!!!I know The Lord is proud of you His daughter. I know you very well and this is turely a changed person. You are softer and more tender and I know God has GREAT plans for you. As Pastor Brian always says.....YEAH GOD!!!!!
I love you so much and can't wait to see you in person, we miss you.
Love,
Ang, Danny and Levi
Tina,
What an incredible job you did. I am so proud of you! I was so sad that I couldn't be there in person, but I'm so glad that moment was captured. I love you!
Linda
You think you know your sister until something like this occurs that reveals a realm no one knew existed. Your passion and compassion is overwhelming, Sis. Your Love for Eden is boundless, and obvious, thank you (John) for sharing this service via this video. I am so happy your prayer for sharing was so intimately answered, as is the the subsequent change in perspective of children. The transformations that Eden has elicited in not just her Momma but in so many other lives is an awesome testimony for a delicate little girl.
I have never found the words to describe a mother's love, but you did! Thank you, I love you!
Dear Tina,
I so wish I could be there to give you a huge hug. I'm amazed at how how God has worked in your life. I'm touched by the tenderness and love that I hear pouring out of your heart. I pray that the Lord will just envelope you in His arms and love you tenderly through the coming days.
Love you so much!
Vida
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