The day is finally here! In a few hours we will be heading to the hospital to give birth to our sweet baby boy. I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore but not ready to say goodbye to this sweet guy. We’re asking for a prayer for a safe C-section and prayer that we get enough time with him to say goodbye and give him plenty of love before he leaves this world and enters heaven. We are so blessed to have had so many people supporting us along the way and the all the prayers we have received have helped us tremendously! This has been extremely hard but has brought our family so close together and I am so lucky to get to be a mom. I will continue to keep everyone updated on mine and Nathan’s journey through this blog and update with pictures of Ray when I’m ready. Thanks again everyone for your support! We are so blessed!
Philippians 4 4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
praying for you all…. love you, Lauren
I know you don’t know me, but I’ve been praying since last week, when I heard your story, for your family. Thinking of you today and praying that you are able to feel God’s presence through everything.
I wish I could give you a hug. Saying prayers for all of you.
I am so happy for you both to finally meet this blessed ball of joy. Yes today will be bittersweet. Jeremy and i send our prayers and thoughts with both of you and lil ray! Love ya both and i hope your time with him is longer than shorter yet it will last for eternity inside you!
Dear Lauren &
Nat, You are in our prayers today and always. Baby Ray is one loved little boy now and forever. Hugs and Kisses to all 3 of you Love Uncle Chuck and Aunt Suzie
May God strengthen you today on this happy/sad day. You will finally get to see Ray with your eyes. May God bless every moment that you have together. I know that your experience will be a strength and comfort to others in similar circumstances. (Found your site via the Shaffers.)
This is a blessed day as you carry this little boy into the Lord’s hands. I know He will strengthen you for this seemingly unbearable task…but we know that He is actually bearing this burden for you and all of us. I think YOU are the little ray of sunshine…thanks for sharing this testimony of God’s incredible work in your life!
Praying for you today and in the days ahead.
May God’s peace that passes understanding be yours in abundance.
Love you Lauren!
Praying for you today and in the days ahead.
May God’s peace that passes understanding be yours in abundance.
Love you Lauren!
I am a friend of Ambers and will be praying for you all today. I am so thankful to hear your story and see your faith in action. Your little guy has blessed lives of those he will never know. I thank God for your faith and the way you have chosen to display it. In His awesome Love, M3
Praying for you…Love and Blessings to the three of you!
Love you Lauren and Nate, there’s no better parents Ray could have during his time on earth. Ray will be watching over you guys and waiting to meet you one day in heaven. He will forever be your sweet little guy.
I heard about baby Ray from Gloria Shaffer. Please know that I am praying for you and for this very special little one. His ultrasound pictures are beautiful. We cannot know the Lord’s ways, but His word is certain about Him having a special purpose and plan for little Ray. I am praying for a miracle, and I am also praying that He will give you both His grace and assurance as He carries you through the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
My Mom and I have been praying for you and thinking about your family this afternoon. Trusting that “the Lord is near” to you all in a tender, powerful way. Beck (Stephanie Hoffer’s sister)
Lauren and Nathan, you have been so on my heart today. Know how much we love you and are lifting you all up in prayer….Carolyn Shepherd
I also may not know your family either, but want to let you know your family has been in my thoughts and prayers all day. God bless you all especially little Ray. With love from my family to yours.
Lauren, I have been praying for you and I am praying now that the Lord would wrap you up in his powerful arms and you would be comforted. I pray that the Lord’s Word would comfort you, knowing that your sweet son is rejoicing in Heaven with his creator. I love that you have been such a huge example of faith in trusting a sovereign loving God.
Praying for you today and asking for God’s loving arms to surround both of you so that you feel his overwhelming love in a special way!
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I am so proud of you guys for going through with the pregnancy. May you feel the presence of the Lord during these next few weeks. I will pray for you all and especially the months to come.
God Bless
Carrie Venz (Colorado)
A friend posted your blog on Facebook. I wanted you to know that I am praying for you, your husband, little Ray, and the rest of your family. God Bless you! You are a beautiful and courageous woman.
You and your family are imprinted on my heart… your sweet, precious blessing is being cared for by our loving Father now, along one of mine, Jesse Lee! Sending you cyber hugs, heartfelt prayers and loads of love… Blessings Lauren and Nathan