On the Friday the 30th September at 16:47, our precious son entered this world with the most precious cries heralding his grand arrival. Hearing his voice made our hearts leap with joy unspeakable. He weighed in at 2.32 kgs, 46cm long and his head 31cm. We got to hold him immediately after being weighed ... moments we will treasure in our hearts for all eternity.
Precious friends, the last 3 days have been filled with so many life changing emotions since then. As we process as a family, I will try to express as I am able just some of what we have lived through this weekend. We are still very much feeling like we are in the middle of something so much greater than just ourselves. It will take time to settle. I have the most beautiful photos to share with everyone of the amazing 21 hours we shared with our precious Zac David Robinson. This son of ours will forever have shaped and changed our hearts. When I am released from hospital and have my pc and the emotional strength, I will share bits of our journey. Today's post is simply to say that Brett and I have been deeply impacted by the love that lies with great strength within the body of Christ. You have all been a part of this miracle story. Jesus has already spoken so powerfully through Zac. I rest in Him knowing that it is faith only that pleases God. That doesn't mean that we will always understand all the details. It's enough to know that Love Himself leads us through all we will ever have to face. We will not move our eyes off of His! He has become our everything. He has already given us the most sweetest moments with our son. Praising Jesus from a broken heart today, but knowing that He stands so close and is at work even here and now.
Janine and Brett
I am quickly typing this in between trying to pack up for Cape, and while packing I am having this to celebrate :0) What to celebrate you may ask ... well you would be amazed at how many amazing blessings you will discover of how good God has been to you when you start looking back and remembering what He has walked you through. Today I am celebrating many wonderful things! I am celebrating how no matter how dark certain moments have appeared to be, His light has ALWAYS broken through!!! Hope & Love have ALWAYS overcome the deepest of fears. I am celebrating the precious family He has surrounded Brett and I with and the amazing friends and loved ones who have cheered us on and been praying us through. I celebrate how He has cocooned both my daughters hearts with the same peace He has cocooned Brett and my heart with and sheltered our precious family in constant hope of abundant life! I celebrate that as an extended family He has faithfully taught us all how to walk in vic...
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Blessings and hugs,
Suzanne
Peace,
Margy
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fulness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied -
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
Love you 4 heaps!
Gigantic loves+hugs to u+your entire family
Love Don,Ange,John-Luc and Hannah xxxx
I will never be able to know, or even begin to understand, your pain and all you're going through right now. What I do know is that God uses even our pain to build His kingdom. From what I read on your blog and on all the face book comments, I can see that this is especially true in this situation. God is using Zac's short life to glorify Himself, and your faith truly is a testimony to all of us.
I'm sure that there are moments that you really do not want to be a testimony at all; you just want Zac in your arms healthy and strong... That's okay too, because it's important for you to grieve and to release your feelings. Nobody can be strong all the time - not even Jesus could do it when He walked on earth, because He also cried and begged the Father to let the cup pass by Him. And yet, He obeyed and followed his Father through the pain and suffering. I know you'll do the same, but it doesn't make anything any easier or better, does it? There are just no words to truly comfort you when your heart is overwhelmed with grief - I know this from experience...
All I can leave you with, are these words that I feel is for you tonight: "Love changes everything!"
I love you both very much, Earl
I live thousands of miles aaaway in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. We will probably never meet face to face in this life but I'm so thankful for our Lord and His unchanging love. I found your journey frrom Adeye's blog. Know that my family is praying for you. We are so thankful for the precious hours you had with Zac and for the promise of unending tomorrows in eternity. Our love. VH
Hannah
Fayetteville, Arkansas
KK
Kelli
God bless
Tracy
My heart breaks reading it, I admire and respect you for your Faith and strength. I too lost a baby boy (Thomas)to a heart defect (his left ventricle and aorta did not develop). We were advised to terminate as there was NO chance of survival, i was 23 weeks pregnant, we did......
Like you said "we dont always understand all the details", but i do know that without losing Thomas, I would never have turned to Him, and I do know that one day we will be together again.
I Pray that the Lord will wrap his arms around you and your family and give you Peace and comfort.
with love, Kathryn
I'll share a poem with you... and your family is my prayer...
The invisible cord...
We are connected,
My child and I,
by an invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.
It’s not like the cord
That connects us ’til birth
This cord can’t been seen
By any on earth.
This cord does its work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.
I know that it’s there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.
The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can’t be destroyed
It can’t be denied.
It’s stronger than any cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you’re not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.
It pulls at my heart
I am bruised…
I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A mother and child
Death can’t take it away!
May you forever treasure those precious moments with your beautiful boy,he will always be a part of your heart!
All our love and blessings!
Kerry
xx
Time slipped under our hands on. But in our hearts the memory:
A lamb that rested at the Good Shepherd and His arms were carried into the glory ...
I pray for you all.
-Amy in GA
In the meantime, while we are still in this life, we suffer pain and grief and broken hearts. My prayer is for God's peace for you as you endure this. As you grieve the loss of years you'd hoped to enjoy with him in this life, I pray that the joy of knowing you have a son dancing in the meadows of heaven brings you great comfort and a sense of perfect anticipation.
My prayers will be many, for all of you during the difficult days and moments. Sending love from Minn*sota, UsA. ~ Jo
May our God of peace bring you comfort, I can't even begin to imagine what you and your family are going through.
So very, very sorry for the loss of your precious son.
Praying Comfort for your family at this time,
Jojo
As moms, we never forget. I like to think that a part of my heart is missing, and I'll never be the same, but that part is with each baby, up in heaven. I like to think it keeps them close to me, until we meet again. And in my heart - the part that hurts, keeps them close to me. The hurt lessens but never completely goes away (at least for me). It is a comfort to me and a reminder. I know I'll see them again,and until then, who better to hold them than Jesus? I just want you to know the pain lessens, but you'll never forget him, you will ALWAYS be his mommy, and he is blessed that God entrusted him with you. you are such an amazing woman of God, and you have given me so much strength. Thank you for sharing your journey and your pain and your faith. You are a blessing to me. God is faithful, loving and our Comforter. I pray for your comfort every day. Take Care!!