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Papa speaking at Eden's celebration service.
We planed to talk about 10 minutes each. Tina did great. I went over my alloted time! Since YouTube only allows 10 minute videos, I had to break this up into two 8 minute segments. If I were to edit out the nose blowing, it would be about 2 minutes! Hehehe.... :)
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.
6 comments:
John,
I watched the videos this today during my morning devotions ( you were probably asleep downunder) LOL. I was moved and God spoke so directly to me using your words. Thank you so much. Thank you for reminding me of I Cor. 2 - God certainly does search the deep things of those who love Him. Thank you again.
Jenny Vowell
John & Tina,
It give me joy to see your strength during this celebration. I do like the description of 'Celebration Service' as this was. Thank you for sharing your moments with us and has given us an opportunity to know Eden through these images, videos and messages and will forever be with us in our thoughts and memories.
Lots of love,
Jason, Ingrid, William and Matilda.
I finally had the strength to watch the service videos and here I sit in my office in tears. Your testimony and the the life of your precious baby girl are such a blessing to all of us. Thank you so much for your honesty, obedience and vulneratbility in laying your hearts wide open.
Vida Burtis
John,
I'm so amazed at my brother! God definitely spoke through you that day. I keep thinking about your comment about God seeing our potential, and how often we must disappoint Him.
I'm sure Eden was proud of her Papa! I love you John. You did good!
Linda
I just watched your speech. It was wonderful and heart wrenching at the same time. I am inspired by your faith and the way that you both know Christ. Not as a dictator but as a loving Father. I love both of you so much. thank you really have inspired me to look at what my potential is.
Kim
It took me awhile to get emotionally ready to hear what you have to say of this Celebration. Today was the time. You have a gift for sharing God's lessons within your life and overlaying them onto others' so they can experience some deeper understanding of their relationship with their heavenly Father. I've also heard you teach the Bible, and you have that way of relating to a diverse audience.
In my opinion, you are being groomed to become a full time teacher. Perhaps the time is now?
I totally agree with you that life on Earth is much too short to not enjoy true & genuine chocolate.
May God's blessings continue to pour out upon His baby Eden's parents.
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