We Did It!

WE DID IT! For the very 1st time, Burke and I were able to publicly share our emotional roller coaster ride of 2006! I will be honest and tell you, it was harder than I had imagined it to be, but it was so relieving to let out all of those thoughts. It was so good to finally be able to vocally share our story. I feel comfortable blogging about our story, but when it comes to vocalizing it, it has been a struggle. I feel more confident now. I believe Burke feels the same way too. I feel like we could do this again. Maybe not anytime soon, since this was so new for us, but down the road I can see us doing this similar kind of a thing again.  I truly do believe that some healing took place for us last night, which feels so good right now. Oh and I just have to say,  I was blown away by my hubby. He shared from his heart and pretty much ran the show, which was fine with me, since  I was dealing with nerves. He was so thorough in details and was so genuine with his words. He was not there to just tell our story, but was there to help those who were struggling. It was important to him to tell the world the reasons to WHAT GOT US THROUGH a really scary and heartbreaking chapter of our life. Those reasons being, Our Faith in God, Our Family's Support and Encouragement, and Good friends to lean on and to offer up countless prayers on our behalf. He also used the line, that he used several times during Our Big Storm, "If you can't control it, then you must not worry about it". Which was a good reminder for me. I think I needed to hear that again. After last night, I  have gained even more respect for my hubby. He rocks! It was awesome to listen to him talk and to share form his heart. I learned a few thing too. :)  For me, since I was battling nerves, I had to continue to pray on the inside, that I would be able to get the words out, the words I had so desperately wanted to share, especially to the parents who have lost a child. I am proud to say that GOD took over and gave me those words!!!! Afterwards, we were able to talk with several parents. We basically listened as they shared their story. I was moved by one mom in particular, I will not say much, since I didn't ask for permission to share details on this blog. Her and her hubby have been going through similar emotions (like the emotions we went went through and continue to go through) of having triplets and losing a baby. In their case, they lost a baby girl at 5 days old. My heart just broke as she shared details with me. I am so glad she came last night. I think this was her 1st evening out, since her babies have been home. I KNOW God has brought this Mom into my life for a reason and I told God that I would do everything I can to help her through this difficult journey. (If you are reading this, sweet girl, please know that I really do have a heart for you. I hope we continue to stay in touch.) If you could, say a prayer for my new friend. I really appreciate that. Thanks again for your support in last-night's speaking engagement! Thanks to our family. You have no idea how much you mean to us. In the past 2 1/2 years, each of you have shown us your support at some point in time and we wouldn't have made it this far in our journey, if it wasn't for you. We thank God for revealing himself to us once again, for giving us this opportunity to speak out about some real emotional, heartbreaking moments, but to also speak about the awesome and miraculous acts He did for our family during those 86 days of uncertainty.