About 2 weeks ago we patiently awaited Russ and Misty's news of what the gender of they're baby was going to be. But we were saddened to find out that they were going to have a baby girl and she wouldn't live after birth or very long. Its called Anecephaly which means they lack a brain and skull, it is very rare. I was heart broken... I cried for a long time. I thought how could this happen to my sweet brother and sister in law. I couldn't grasp that we wouldn't be welcoming a new baby into our family in July. But in the weeks to come with many prayers and visiting the temple I felt a peace and knowing that this is the plan that heavenly father had for our family. I saw how strong Russ and Misty were and how they kept they're faith through everything. After Misty's long labor both families were able to meet sweet and perfect Olivia Misty Hunsaker. She was able be blessed and given a name. She was with us and had a heartbeat for 3 hours and 14 minutes. I remember feeling sad that we wouldn't be able to keep her here but at the same time I felt an enormous amount of love for everyone in the room and peace I never have felt before. The spirit was very promenade in the room as we all held her. I knew that she had just come from heaven and she was only here to receive her body and return to our heavenly father. I can't explain the impact she has had on my life. I really feel that I have an angel watching over me and I know that she is with our loved ones that have past away and those to come.
"The Lord takes many away even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world; they were to pure, too lovely, to live on earth; therefore, if rightly considered, instead of mourning we have reason to rejoice as they are delivered from evil, and we shall soon have them again." - Joseph Smith
Kristin, Russ and I just read this sweet post about Olivia. We are so thankful you and the rest of the family were able to share such a special time with us.
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