The word of God tells us to “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” This scripture has been so clearly walked out in my life over the last several days.
Just a few days ago, this sweet friend of mine and her family came to our home to deliver lunch after we learned about the death of our baby. They grieved the loss with us, loved on us, cared for us, and allowed us to vent our hearts.
Yesterday, as my body started the process of miscarrying, I received a call from her saying her body had started he process of labor. What a powerful display of contrast. Though I was in pain because of my own circumstances, I was immediately overjoyed and excited for what was to come! I rejoiced with her over the phone, encouraged her, and even asked for regular updates! She too was excited, nervous, yet still caring and concerned for my heart. Throughout the rest of the day and night we continued to keep each other updated on our current status. I was laboring to pass the physical body of our baby as she was laboring to bring the physical life of her’s into this world.
I got a text around 6am this morning, “about to push!” Oh what joy this brought me! What an exciting and nerve wracking time for a mother—knowing you’re just seconds away from meeting the child you’ve wondered and prayed so intently about. Just a handful of hours earlier, I had passed the body of our baby and the waves of contrast were beautifully radiating in my heart.
The book of Job says, “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
In other words, God is to be praised in our gains and in our losses. The obedience to Scripture doesn’t change simply because our circumstances have. This fallen world allowed my baby to pass away, but the grace of God allowed another to pass into life. God is good, even when it doesn’t make sense to our flesh.
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Welcome to the world Willow Rose 🌹
In the Instagram post below, Dale Partridge, Veronica’s husband, also shared their heartbreaking news:
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