A Preemie Prayer
Chris
A friend shared this prayer with us a few days ago. The first time we read it, I was holding Hattie and Melissa and I were in tears because it so eloquently expresses the feelings we have had over the past week. We felt it would be appropriate to post it here, seven days after Hattie was born.
God bless the little child behind the plastic wall for all she knows is the ringing of the bells and the blurred images around her. She has been taken from my womb without warning and I long to hold her in my arms.
Lord, I ask in your name that my child be healed. I am willing to accept your decision no matter what it will be. I am willing to take on the responsibilities for caring for this child. I am willing to give this child love and understanding no matter the cost.
Please Lord help me to accept reality and what has happened without explanation or warning. Help me face the fact that this is not my fault and that I was given a special task to complete here on Earth.
God give my child the strength to make it through another second, minute, hour and day as each moment is a blessing and a triumph from heaven.
God, may you give the strength and compassion to the caregivers and nurses that take care of my child. May you keep my child protected and free from all injury and pain.
Please take away the guilt and burden from my heart dear Lord. It is heavy and I feel it is all my fault. Take it away dear Lord. Sweet Jesus allow me the strength and understanding I need to communicate with the doctors and nurses.
As you see dear Lord, I am at your mercy for the life of my child. Please leave her here on Earth and know that I will provide all the love and understanding that this child needs. I accept the challenge and will be your humble servant dear Lord.
-- Author unknown
I had planned to post only this prayer tonight, but we also have some fantastic news to share. When we came to tuck miss Hattie in for the night after church, the nurse said it would be ok for Melissa to hold her. Melissa was so excited to hear that! As I write this, I am looking at my two girls peacefully resting in a chair. I am overflowing with joy.