In an instant life can change can't it? All it takes is one phone call, one heartbeat, one moment to make the difference between life as usual or a car accident, a fire, illness, you know what I'm talking about. One moment life is great, normal;
"going as expected" & one breath later it's turned upside down. Friday I went outside to get the mail for my mom. When I walked back in the door she was on the phone crying & asking if she needed to come to where Corey & Kelsey were. They had gone to a routine check up appointment & the doctor's were unable to find their precious baby's heartbeat. After further tests they confirmed that their baby had quit growing at about 14 weeks. Without further testing they don't know why. Kelsey had surgery today (the 29th)& the doctor told them they had a little boy. Kelsey named him Nathaniel because it means 'gift from God' & as she says, he was their gift from God.

Those of you who have lost a baby know the sinking sensation that reaches into the pit of your stomach when you hear the news & the overwhelming sorrow that makes you think for an instant maybe you're lost in a nightmare & if pinched you'll wake up. You know because you've lived that so much more than flesh dies with an unborn baby. . . You are also letting go of so many hopes & dreams for a future that will not be. If you have lost a child you know exactly what I am talking about and it breaks my heart that 2 people I love are in the midst of this heartache. Please know not to worry if you do not know what to say to Corey or Kelsey. Losing a child never makes sense, so none of us has a chance of making it make sense for them. Truly the only things you can do to soften this blow is to let them know you are there, praying for & loving on them. Such simple things that make an entire world of difference. We love you all & cherish your thoughts & prayers. ~Wendy.