The Desert

I know I've asked you to listen to the song before. I've shared the words. I think that this song, more than any other, conveys the road I feel I've traveled.

I have been in the desert where all I feel is dryness. I feel there's nothing there. I have nothing to give.

I have been in the battle where I feel victory is still on it's way.

I have been in the harvest where peace and favor and providence flow. I love the line that says, "I know I'm filled to be emptied again. The seed I've recevied I must sow."

A few weeks ago, I was in the middle of the desert. I shared that with you and you prayed and encouraged me.
Now, I feel as if I am getting into the harvest. And I know that as part of the harvest, the seed I've received I must sow.

So, I share with you some of those who are in the desert and are in need of some prayers. My heart is so heavy for them...

* Pray for a friend (Christy) who was 20 weeks pregnant with her fourth child and lost him last night. When she told me she was pregnant, she said to me, "I'm trying to keep up with you." And I thought to myself, "You do not want to compare yourself and this fourth pregnancy to me in anyway." Now, she is experiencing that heart-dropping loss.

*Pray for a friend (Stephanie) whose baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. (I shared her infomation a few days ago.) I have talked to her a few times. Her big dilemma right now is whether to do the amnio or not. Pray that God would make it very clear to her.

*Pray for a friend (Christa) whose triplet is showing signs of neurological problems. They have been referred to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She had a gut feeling and the doctors kept dismissing her. GOOD FOR HER for listening to her gut!

*Pray for a friend (Kristy) who is pregnant with her fifth baby, two of whom did not live. As she nervously goes to each doctor appointment, she is remembering the birthdate of her second son (who lived for 6 days) and the one year anniversary of when she got the bad news regarding her fourth son (who lived 35 minutes).

*Pray for my new friend (Janna) who is due in February with a Spina Bifida baby. She is scared and exctied. I well remember those feelings.

*Pray for my new friend (Tiffany) who just brought home her new son, also with Spina Bifida. Those first few days with a newborn are hard enough, let alone getting used to the special needs of an SB baby. (By the way, I firmly believe that ALL babies have "special needs"...some have more than others!)

These are just my list of moms and babies. I have numerous others I am remembering in prayer with many other needs.

My heart is heavy. My eyes are raw from tears. My faith is in a God who sees this heartache and loves and walks with us.