Loss

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. I have not personally lost a baby, but know many who have. So, today, for my friend A., for my mother (who lost 6 babies), and to all those who don't get to hold all of their babies in their arms, know that I weep with you.

And my prayer for each of you is from John 16:20-22:

I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.