This is my card for this week's Stampin' Sisters in Christ is hosted by the lovely Chris Olsen (aka Glowbug) Chris has chosen this beautiful scripture from the book of Psalms:
'For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made: I know that full well.' Psalm 139:13
Chris has challenged us to create a card or project that is knit together (stitched- faux or real) - straight away I knew I would be making a Baby Card and what better image to use than this adorable 'Flower Child' set from Layers of Color- this scripture always makes me think of babies and the total wonder of them all, how beautifully God knitted us together, every fibre of our being - He is 'quite the Craftsman' and was not limited in any way or form!
I cannot hear this scripture without remembering the time that God gave to to me so clearly, I was lying in a hospsital bed in the process of miscarring our first child, a boy, Tyler Aaron. Our hearts were crying out to God asking Him to save this precious baby and I felt a real calm come over me and this scripture came clearly to me. It goes onto say that He knows the number of our days - I knew that God's hand was on us - no matter what the outcome.
Sadly, our son never saw this world, but was taken straight to his Heavenly home, we were devastated but also had the most amazing peace, it truly did pass understanding, it did not lessen our grief but certainly took away the sting and helped us work our way through the process. I am so comforted in the knowing that you cannot lose someone when you know where they are - we know that Tyler in is Heaven and we will see Him again - although I never got to hold this precious little boy or tell him audibly that I loved him - he knew he was loved from the minute he was conceived.
As painful as this has been in our lives and a loss felt at such a deep level, I am grateful that God has indeed used this to shape our lives - I so look forward to seeing him in Heaven - it was quite a process letting him go from being 'my child' to a 'child of God!' That is another story for another day!!
Now on a happier note - I made this card to send to a dear cyber friend whose granddaughter arrived 1 May at 5:20am (New Zealand time) - congratulations Maxine (aka Kiwime).
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Fri, May 07, 2010 @ 7:24 AM
Only the Father can give peace at a time like that, and it is a blessing to me to see you put this to paper, and use it to celebrate a new life. Beautiful in every way sis. Love you....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Mon, May 31, 2010 @ 9:57 AM
Linda, what a beautiful story of hope! Thanks for sharing it with us. Your card is an absolute masterpiece. It is beyond description. A truly wonderful creation!! TFS!!
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