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I finally got the call I was dreading for months….from Heath. They were at the hospital in labor and delivery…….
There was no hearbeat.
I’m coming. Why? What do I bring to the table? What possible words can be uttered that have any meaning at all? Call the Life Group. Stumble over the story. We all know the deal.
I’m at their room a lot faster than I want to be. There are not a lot of words exchanged…a few tears, a smile, hugs. Silence. It’s not awkward though…somehow, it’s healing.
Across the hallway is the room where Amy recovered with Cayden 3 years ago. 10 feet of hallway makes a huge difference.
The doctor comes in and introduces himself to everyone in the room, shakes hands. He’s not their doctor but the one on call. So we pray real quick - right there with the doctor and the nurse…I don’t even remember what I said.
I turn to leave, just knowing that this moment is for Heath and Ann…not me. I see the doctor touch Ann on the arm and whisper….”I am so sorry.”
Out in the lobby a bunch of us make small talk…around 20 minutes or so goes by and the same doctor walks by. The others know him….Dr. Rick Wyatt. That man would be a huge minister of Christ before the day was done.
Dr. Wyatt stays until Ann finally delivers…after 7 tonight. A beautiful boy with a head of hair…he’s loved, he’s named…he’s just not breathing.
Caedman Lucas Plunkett.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Mom // Jan 29, 2006 at 8:56 pm
Just being there, saying a prayer, giving a hug, is all to do.There no words to say - to ease the grief. Only God and time can do that.
2 Nixon Casablanca // Jan 30, 2006 at 5:42 am
A most tragic death in the family.
It still pains me greatly that someone, anyone, would “choose” to put themselves through that same pain.
The wife of a good friend of mine in college suffered a miscarriage, and still suffer from grief and guilt. (He had seen praying with us about his fears of being a father and not being ready for children.)
I offer my most solemn prayers to the family.
3 Mike // Jan 30, 2006 at 1:44 pm
Grant,
Take it from someone who’s been in a similar situation - your presence and care speaks volumes.
Thank you for being there for them and allowing it to be about them.
What a friend you are!
4 Ashley // Feb 2, 2006 at 8:36 pm
To Ann and Heath:
I just heard the news yesterday and I was totally shocked to say the least.For the last two months the both of you has been on my mind and now to hear this news breaks my heart. something like this should not happen to such nice people. I’ve been praying for you and I will continue. I just want to let you know I am thinking of you and how much I love ya’ll.
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