This is why I do what I do at Out of the Valley Ministries, a postpartum mood disorder ministry (non-denomiational Christian).
Death of Mom and Newborn Son in Alabama
The sadness and pain in my heart at reading this story just cannot be formed into words. They are literally choked in my throat along with the tears. This is why I have a passion to help moms with newborns, those moms who are hurting. This is why I walk up to complete strangers with new babies and give them my card and ask how they are doing. This is why I share my story over and over again, sharing personal details with complete strangers – so they know they are not alone! They can get through this. It doesn’t have to end this way!
My heart screams for her and this baby, cries for her, I know the pain she was in, felt the desperation she felt… And now the pain her husband and family are in…I have no words.
This is why I do what I do.
So that this will not happen again. So that instead of death, the hope of survival will be shared. Because I survived.
I’ve been there. Maybe it wasn’t a gun. Maybe it was scissors. But I survived. Praise God, I survived.
I’ve rally enjoyed reading your Blog..I had two miscarriages and a recent hysterectomy..sometimes it is so hard to stay upbeat…but we are praying for a blessing through adoption….I think what you do to help new Moms is a wonderful idea!
And thanks so much for reading it!
(((((hugs))))) I’m so sorry for the losses of your precious babies and your hysterectomy, I cannot begin to imagine how hard that was to go through, as well as the hysterectomy. But the miracle of adoption sounds so exciting!!! Eager to hear more about that!
When I read about what you’ve gone through, it’s so hard for me to really comprehend. But we are very thankful that God has not only helped you through your struggle, but is also using it to further His Kingdom. We just wish that we could’ve been around to help out in some way.
Believe me, I REALLY wish you all had been closer to help, too!
But, yes, praise God, He helped me through, and your prayers during that were just as valuable as being close by and offering “in-person” help. You guys are great friends!
{{{Tara}}}
This story breaks my heart.
I posted a brief note about PPD and provided links to your ministry on our family blog and PAI’s blog.
Love you,
Kim
Thank you so much, Kim, you’re the best!
So sad:(
What you do is very valuable. Thank you.