R & H + 2

December 31, 2009

{Faith}

Recently, we have been in touch with some families currently struggling through the NICU experience with their babies. The NICU can be a scary and overwhelming place, especially for those who are unfamiliar with hospitals or medical 'jargon'. There is a full range of emotions traveling through your mind; scared, worried, sad, happy, frightened, excited, confused and while dealing with those emotions you are focusing on your baby; trying to hold it together in your personal life, work and family. In summary; it's exhausting.

Shortly into our NICU stay, a friend sent us a quote that brought much peace and hope into our hearts;

Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley:
“It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry- I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers.”

This quote hangs in several places throughout our home- we still live by it's wisdom and counsel.

This is what we try to bring to these families; hope and faith. There are no easy answers and sometimes, there isn't an answer to your "why's". We have been so blessed and want to spread that hope and blessing to others experiencing similar trials- it's the least we can do.