day 3

Facing the truth

Read the story in 1 kings 3:16-28

1. Describe how each woman in the story responded to loss.

2. What would you say to each woman in the story?

I really don't know what I would say. My baby died in my body and I can't even begin to pretend to know what it would be like to accidentally kill your baby and then steal another's baby.

3. how have you responded to others who have what you lost?

I have tried very hard to face the truth in my situation. I have so many friends with new babies and they are my support. I could not avoid them because that would mean going it alone. I have two friends who are due around the same time as me and while I do get upset when I read their posts about all the milestones they are reaching in their pregnancies. I know that my turn will come again and if it does not then God has other things in store for me and I need to keep my eye's and ears open to his plans.

4. What would you like others to do or say to you?

I have thankfully had such wonderful support during this loss and I don't lack for anything. I don't need anyone to say anything to me at the moment. I unfortunatly have many friends who have experienced my pain and worse. They are always available to me and I am greatful for this.