We found out today that our baby, 10 weeks growing inside Julie's womb, has passed on to eternity. They could not find a heartbeat during the test, and the past couple of days Julie has not been showing her usual pregnancy signs. We are saddenned by the news, and we will miss him or her deeply. The Zilkie family was so looking forward to another member of our crew.
However, we do know the instant his or her heart stopped beating, this little baby was present with the Lord of the universe, and that is the best thing we could ask for anyone. Moreover, we are going to see him or her again, along with Noel who was lost earlier this year in similar fashion. Thanks for your prayers. We are thanking God for the excitement of this past month, the idea of a 6th child, and the hope that our baby brought even if short in its scope of time.
***Update - Saturday, July 17th
Today, Julie had a D&C performed and was so well taken care of by a loving and supportive staff at St. Johns. Being a Catholic hospital, they are very pro-life, which is such a blessing to us. They will take the remains of the baby and will bury it in a special area in their cemetary, in a marked spot We were so blessed by the dignity of life this shows. Again, we have been covered by the Lord's grace and faithfulness to us.
-Jeremy & Julie
3 comments:
My heart was so saddened by this news. Having lost three of my own, I can certainly relate to the loss. Give Julie a hug bear hug for me and know that we are lifting you all up in prayer. Love you! H
We'll pray for you, Zilkie's. A&E
Oh Jeremy and Julie, what sad news. Please let me know any way that I can show my support to your family.
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