Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
SO the first posts were retyped today, March 26, 2010, so that I could begin this blog. These were emails that I sent out when I was 7 and a half months pregnant. Since the time that we lost Moriah, on Feb. 2, 2005, much has happened in our lives. But the 2 biggest things have been:
*The birth of Helena Mercy...born on Feb. 2, 2006, exactly 1 year to the day that we lost our Moriah Faith. Helena was born at 3:13pm...in the hour of Mercy! We found out 3 days later that St. Faustinas birth name was "Helena" ...and we chose the name "Mercy" b/c of the Lords mercy on us...and so Helena is our "Divine Mercy baby"
*Then on Feb. 2, 2008, 3 years to the day after having Moriah Faith, we delivered Gemma Charity...She is named after St. Gemma Galgani and Mother Teresa (Missionaries of CHARITY)...
The Lord has had His hand in all of this...He continues to guide us. As Ben and I approach the 9th anniversary of our becoming Husband and wife (April 28th) I can't help but think back at all the joys and sorrows that this life have contained...and I stand in awe of the Lord...in awe of His grace that truly gets us through every moment. Every joy..every sorrow...every moment of pain, anger or frustration...every moment is from Him...is with Him...is because of Him....He is moving mountains in My life....I pray that he moves in your lives...or rather, that you SEE how He moves in your life...
*The birth of Helena Mercy...born on Feb. 2, 2006, exactly 1 year to the day that we lost our Moriah Faith. Helena was born at 3:13pm...in the hour of Mercy! We found out 3 days later that St. Faustinas birth name was "Helena" ...and we chose the name "Mercy" b/c of the Lords mercy on us...and so Helena is our "Divine Mercy baby"
*Then on Feb. 2, 2008, 3 years to the day after having Moriah Faith, we delivered Gemma Charity...She is named after St. Gemma Galgani and Mother Teresa (Missionaries of CHARITY)...
The Lord has had His hand in all of this...He continues to guide us. As Ben and I approach the 9th anniversary of our becoming Husband and wife (April 28th) I can't help but think back at all the joys and sorrows that this life have contained...and I stand in awe of the Lord...in awe of His grace that truly gets us through every moment. Every joy..every sorrow...every moment of pain, anger or frustration...every moment is from Him...is with Him...is because of Him....He is moving mountains in My life....I pray that he moves in your lives...or rather, that you SEE how He moves in your life...
February 4, 2005
Hello Everyone,
Ben and I want to thank all of you for your prayers! At 1:08pm Friday afternoon, we delivered the most beautiful baby girl, weighing 4 pounds 5 oz...tiny tiny, but just like her big sister Hannah, she had BIG feet! Ha! She looks a lot like both of her big sisters, but mostly like Hannah, which is neat!
We just have to share that the Peace and Love that overflowed in that room was a witness to us and a beautiful reminder of the presence of God. His peace surpasses all understanding. It was nothing less that a miracle To know that she was looking down at us and praying for us to have peace when we delivered her earthly body was unreal and a source of strength for us. Ben said it best when he said that this is our goal as parents, to be open to life, embrace it, and lead our children to Heaven. And how blessed we are that we never have to worry about any one ever hurting our sweet Moriah, and that someday she will welcome US HOME! Wow! That helps us in our moments of missing her, which I know are not over!
But know that your prayers have brought us such strength and we are so blessed to have all of you! We laugh at the energy she had and are blessed to think of the days when daddy was so convinced she was a boy b/c of the strength in her kicks. Her energy was so plentiful that she managed to swim herself in a directions, which created a knot in her umbilical cord...and not only that, but she also managed to get herself tangled up in it, which ultimately lead to her going Home to our Fathers House. Ben also said it best today when he said that she was restless in this world and ready to be HOME in HEAVEN, It is moments and thoughts like these that just confirm the Lords hand in all of this!
God bless you all! Please keep praying for us, as I know there will be moments when our "humanness: gets the best of us...
Love...Ben, Maria, Hannah and Michaela
Hello Everyone,
Ben and I want to thank all of you for your prayers! At 1:08pm Friday afternoon, we delivered the most beautiful baby girl, weighing 4 pounds 5 oz...tiny tiny, but just like her big sister Hannah, she had BIG feet! Ha! She looks a lot like both of her big sisters, but mostly like Hannah, which is neat!
We just have to share that the Peace and Love that overflowed in that room was a witness to us and a beautiful reminder of the presence of God. His peace surpasses all understanding. It was nothing less that a miracle To know that she was looking down at us and praying for us to have peace when we delivered her earthly body was unreal and a source of strength for us. Ben said it best when he said that this is our goal as parents, to be open to life, embrace it, and lead our children to Heaven. And how blessed we are that we never have to worry about any one ever hurting our sweet Moriah, and that someday she will welcome US HOME! Wow! That helps us in our moments of missing her, which I know are not over!
But know that your prayers have brought us such strength and we are so blessed to have all of you! We laugh at the energy she had and are blessed to think of the days when daddy was so convinced she was a boy b/c of the strength in her kicks. Her energy was so plentiful that she managed to swim herself in a directions, which created a knot in her umbilical cord...and not only that, but she also managed to get herself tangled up in it, which ultimately lead to her going Home to our Fathers House. Ben also said it best today when he said that she was restless in this world and ready to be HOME in HEAVEN, It is moments and thoughts like these that just confirm the Lords hand in all of this!
God bless you all! Please keep praying for us, as I know there will be moments when our "humanness: gets the best of us...
Love...Ben, Maria, Hannah and Michaela
Moriah Faith
Feb. 2, 2005
Hello Everyone,
Well, it is Wednesday evening on the day of the Presentation of our Lord, and we are e-mailing with prayer requests. Today, on a regular pregnancy check up, we found out that our little girl, Moriah Faith, has returned to our Heavenly Father. Some time last night we think, her umbilical cord wrapped around her precious neck and there was no way of us knowing until today. We are asking for prayers, especially tomorrow (Thurs evening) as we will go to the hospital at 7pm and they will begin to induce me. Most likely, it will be in the late morning on Friday that I will deliver her. Our hearts are trying to take this all in, and it still feels very surreal, especially because I can look down and she is still right here physically, though her little soul is already at our Heavenly Fathers side.
Ben just found out today (after a few months of me knoning) that she is a girl. We had already decided on "Moriah Faith" if she was a girl, from the Book of Genesis chapter 22, when God called Abraham to the Land of Moriah and Abrahams faith saved Isaac. We feel that the Lord has called us to once again trust in His will and have Faith in His plan, and feel that we have sacrificed our little one and are presenting her to our Lord today just as Jesus was presented.
We love you all and truly appreciate your prayers. Especially tomorrow and Friday as I imagine that it is going to be the hardest part...meeting our precious Moriah and then having to say good-bye. My heart aches when I think of that but also rejoices that our little one is where we all long to be, in His Heavenly Kingdom.
Ben, Maria, Hannah,Michaela and Moriah
Hello Everyone,
Well, it is Wednesday evening on the day of the Presentation of our Lord, and we are e-mailing with prayer requests. Today, on a regular pregnancy check up, we found out that our little girl, Moriah Faith, has returned to our Heavenly Father. Some time last night we think, her umbilical cord wrapped around her precious neck and there was no way of us knowing until today. We are asking for prayers, especially tomorrow (Thurs evening) as we will go to the hospital at 7pm and they will begin to induce me. Most likely, it will be in the late morning on Friday that I will deliver her. Our hearts are trying to take this all in, and it still feels very surreal, especially because I can look down and she is still right here physically, though her little soul is already at our Heavenly Fathers side.
Ben just found out today (after a few months of me knoning) that she is a girl. We had already decided on "Moriah Faith" if she was a girl, from the Book of Genesis chapter 22, when God called Abraham to the Land of Moriah and Abrahams faith saved Isaac. We feel that the Lord has called us to once again trust in His will and have Faith in His plan, and feel that we have sacrificed our little one and are presenting her to our Lord today just as Jesus was presented.
We love you all and truly appreciate your prayers. Especially tomorrow and Friday as I imagine that it is going to be the hardest part...meeting our precious Moriah and then having to say good-bye. My heart aches when I think of that but also rejoices that our little one is where we all long to be, in His Heavenly Kingdom.
Ben, Maria, Hannah,Michaela and Moriah
Thursday, March 25, 2010
So this is my first blog...I am doing it mostly for myself to keep track of my story. For me to have a place to come back to and reflect on this amazing baby girl and to remind myself of what her life and death mean for my life. That I might truly live more fully every day, knowing of her sacrifice.
Moriahs Mommy
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