Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The last week has been like a roller coaster for me. I never knew suffering a miscarriage could wreak so much havoc on a woman’s body. Emotions up and emotions down. Laughter and tears. Hunger and nausea. Questions and thankfulness. Sleepiness and restlessness.
My head knows that God is in control and I promise that He is giving me strength to deal with this situation. I am not devastated. I am sad but not overwhelmed. However, my body has not thought this thing out yet.

Would someone please tell my hormones that I am ok? Because they keep trying to freak me out.  My hormones want me to be guilty for moving past this experience.  They tell me that if I go back to work and smile then I am betraying that little bitty baby that I had for 7 weeks.  I know that's not the truth and I keep telling the Devil to stay away from my hormones.  Maybe Week Two will be a little easier and my body can get caught back up with my head. 

I am actually really excited! I am excited that God loves me enough to reveal Himself to me. I am excited to get past this phase and move on to the next phase in my life. I am excited to try again for a baby.

I am also really thankful. Rather than dwelling on what was taken from me, I am focusing on what I have and what I have learned so far. If you don’t mind, I would really like to share some of that with you right now.

I am thankful for a husband who has given me space when I needed to be alone and who has been a pillar when I needed his support.

I am thankful for a daughter who has been sad in her own special 9-year-old way and who wants to understand so she can help me get better.

I have learned that Mexican food can cure anything.

I am thankful for friends and family who are so full of love and support.

I have learned that some people were not given the gift of tact.

I am thankful for David Crowder Band’s Church Music album.

I have learned that I can get very nervous and anxious…but this too, will pass.

I am thankful that time just keeps going on.

5 comments:

Tia said...

I am thankful you know the One who is faithful and always has everything under perfect control - wanting the best for our lives even when we don't completely understand. Praying for the biology to sort itself out.

Suzanne said...

Yes, there is so much to be thankful for! I am thankful for 5 1/2 hours of straight sleep last night! I can't remember when I slept through the night not having a child or my husband wake me up!
Today seems better already.
Hang in there Erin. :)

Karo said...

Erin, I'm so sorry... but so thankful you are finding peace! Keep leaning on Him. Praying you feel better soon.
Karo

Sarah Beth said...

Stopping by from SITS - my mom had two miscarriages, and I can only imagine the conflict of emotions you feel right now. I'm so glad you have a support system, and that you are taking it all to God. I'll be praying for you.

Tracey Garner said...

One wise lady told me this during my still birth. Nothing was taken from me...it is in heaven just waiting for me. That really hit me hard and helped in the healing process.

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