I don’t normally use this space to ask for prayers, but I just learned that one of my dearest friends lost her baby girl this past weekend when her little one’s heart stopped beating. The doctors discovered a severe knot in the umbilical cord that likely tightened as she grew. My friend was 36 weeks along and had to have a c-section on Sunday.
The last time I saw my dear friend she was a glowing beauty, blooming with life as we celebrated her sweet baby girl at her shower. (This was her first pregnancy.) Now she is a mourning mom. I’m in shock, aching with sadness, and feeling hollowed out, so I cannot imagine the emotions she must be feeling right now.
Please pray for my friend, her husband (also a very close friend), and the rest of their family. So many people loved and will always love this sweet angel…
That is absolutely heartbreaking. They will be in my prayers.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for this family.
I'm praying Kate!
Oh, so terribly sad. That just makes my heart ache. I will pray for them.
If you google Morning Light Ministry(ministers to Catholics with miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss) they have some wonderful mementoes parents can ask for. Also google the Elizabeth Ministry. They have an online store with burial/funeral items for Miscarriage/Stillbirth and other meaningful things.
May God grant your friend and her family some consolation in the midst of this trial.
Janet
I am truly heartbroken. There are no words…I'm lost and I'm not even her mother……I prayed along with Catholic Mommy Brain….
Do they need meals? I'm praying for them. Oh my heart…
Mary and God know their pain all too well. I know they are holding them now.
Oh Kate…
Oh my goodness Kate. I am so sorry for her loss. I cannot imagine the heartache she is feeling these days. My prayers are going up for her and her family, and also for you as you minister healing words to her. Peace to you all.
Love,
Shauna
Oh Kate,
That is awful. I will certainly pray for your friend and her husband.
Oh, my gosh, this is so heart-breaking. I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing it so that we can all pray.
May our dear Lord and His Blessed Mother watch over this family and bring them comfort during this most sorrowful time.
We will pray hard for this little family. I cannot imagine the pain they must be feeling. May God give them peace. +
Oh, Kate, I'm so sorry. My hearts breaks for them. They'll be in my prayers.
Sad!!! Keeping her in our prayers. We lit a candle at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher thanks to http://holylandprayer.net. God bless.