He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty
[Whose power no foe can withstand].
I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress,
my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust!
It was so hard for me to see him the first time yesterday.
I was afraid to hold him,
but our daughter and his nurse assured me he would be fine.
Working around/in spite of the many tubes was intimidating,
but then came the joy!
I didn't want to leave.
I spoke my love.
I sang him songs.
I prayed over him.
I rocked him.
Hours seemed like minutes.
I left him in a good place--a safe place...
the secret place of the Most High (Psalm 91:1-2)
and Children's Memorial Hospital.
I love Silas Everett.
and Children's Memorial Hospital.
Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI cant even begin to imagine how hard that must have been. But I'm so glad you got to love on him and and left him in the safe place. We will continue to lift him in our prayers. xoxo
I'm balling my eyes out. That's all I can say right now...SO happy you were able to go and be there.
ReplyDeleteSo precious, continuing to pray for Silas and his family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to get to meet this much-loved grandson! I am sure that you bonded right away...around all the tubes and gizmos. I am joining you in prayer for little Silas...and for his family. It is a hard thing to have a baby in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteOh, that picture of you holding him is priceless. Singing to him and praying over him...what a precious Grandmother you are! Makes Holy Spirit chills run all over me!!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet mercy... this just makes me weep! God bless little Silas and his Grandma today. Prayers continue, and God is watching closely.
ReplyDeletepeace~elaine
These words from one who has know her share of pain/suffering are such a blessing to me. Thank you, Elaine.
DeleteOh my, such a miracle of strength and faith, promise and hope alive. Hallelujah and know prayers are being said for SIlas (great name)
ReplyDeleteLove Gail
peace.....
Thank you for this assurance (your prayers), Gail!
DeleteRebecca, I just stumbled upon your blog and so blessed as I looked around here. I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of you and precious little Silas touched me so....I'm praying for him and you and your family right now!
HE IS FAITHFUL!
Blessings!
Jackie
Thank you, Jackie! I'm touched by your concern and welcome your prayers for our little one! I'll be over to "meet and greet" you soon!
DeleteI am so happy that Silas got to meet his beautiful grandma! It had to be uplifting for him Rebecca. Feeling Grandma's gentle, loving touch is so important. What a good feeling for you both. Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteI will keep you lil' one in my prayers.
How wonderful for him to be held and feel the love and warmth of your tender arms.
This is how he will always know the deep love of the One who made him.
God bless you all ♥ Maria
What a comforting expectation - that he will always know the deep love of the One who made him! Thank you for choosing those very words, Maria.
DeleteOh Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how hard it is to see him like that, cause it nearly
broke my heart just to see the pictures of him. He is so teeny!
So glad you can be there for him and for his Mommy and Daddy, I am sure they were all very happy to see you.
Blessings hon,
Will sure continue to keep him in my prayers.
Love and Blessings, Nellie
He DOES seem small (though he's close to 7 pounds now). Just so helpless....
DeleteThanking God for hospitals and equipment that is helping him breathe and recover - and for praying friends :)
Oh that sweet little angel, almost broke my heart! Dearest Rebecca your loving arms I'm sure gave this teeny lil'baby lots of confort and to be with his lovely grandma. My prayers are going along for him as well. May our sweet Lord in Heaven, bless our families in this trying times, my friend. Luv ya!
ReplyDeleteFABBY
This grandmother is deeply touched by the sight of such a wee one's struggle. I'm sooooo sorry this has been necessary; and I pray he'll be home & full of health soon.
ReplyDeleteThank God he's got a Grandma praying her guts out. I would be doing the same thing.
Hugs,
Kathleen
Thanks for joining us in this prayer during our "time of need", Kathleen. It means SO much.
DeleteOh Rebecca, that was a touching post. I couldn't help but cry for that poor little darling. I HOPE TO GOD all will be okay and that he can breathe on his own soon----no more tubes,etc. The medical people do a great job with these little miracle babies. Susan
ReplyDeleteRebecca...I have to tell you that when I read the title of your blog, my heart stopped.
ReplyDeleteAs I continue to pray for sweet Silas, I do hope that you and his dear dear family know that you are covered in prayer.
I cannot imagine what you are going through, my friend. It would literally tear my heart out to have to leave my Grandbaby.
I send you many hugs and lots of prayers and love.
Thank you for keeping us posted.
He is beautiful, and I feel the love between you.
Love,
Jackie
Thank you for your prayers and empathetic words, Jackie. Yes, he IS beautiful.
DeletePraying for his complete recovery...bless your sweet wee one...in Jesus name.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shelley! The prayers of righteous people are powerful and effective...we are blessed by the prayers of so many who share our concern.
DeleteOh, he's so precious. Praying for full and speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, of course that is our prayer, too. Thank you for joining us in that - and for God's glory...that someone (maybe even the 24/7 nurses who are in the room with family) will come to know Jesus and trust Him like we are.
ReplyDeleteOh me........I will pray all goes well with your little Silas.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle. It is such a blessing to have praying blogging friends!
DeleteRebecca, we're keeping Silas and ALL his family in prayer.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this assurance, Tamara. Hoping tomorrow the ventilator might be removed and that he'll soon be out of NIC unit.
DeleteOh Rebecca! How precious! How scary too.
ReplyDeleteI will pray for him and all of you!
Deanna
Thank you, Deanna. It IS scary at times. (Like right this minute! I wait 3.5 hours away knowing they are going to try to remove the ventilator tube and see if he can get along w/o it.)
DeleteI am a strong person but the photo of you with Silas put me in tears....love and hugs to you and baby Silas.
ReplyDeleteDear Grandmother Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteTimothy had his Eunice and Silas has his Rebecca. You must know that not only was Timothy given to you...but that YOU were given to Timothy. Heaven heard you pray your guts out for this child. I believe that little Timothy will be fine and that one day, stories will be told of grandmothers who stayed before the altar on behalf of their little ones. Blessings on you and this baby. He looks like a fighter to me!
Debora
Debora, You "heard" me well. Thanks for listening.
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