Chrystal went into labor around 4pm this afternoon, March 28th. We would have gladly jumped in the car to head for the hospital, but there's a problem... Chrystal's mom (who was serving time in jail & was unaware of Chrystal's pregnancy) was released early from jail today and returned home to find Chrystal in labor... she took Chrystal to the hospital and is now encouraging her not to give the baby up for adoption. Chrystal is feeling confused and unsure of what to do. She spoke with Sister Davida, her social worker, our agency, etc and it was agreed to give it 'til tomorrow morning before making a final decision. We were encouraged stay home, wait for news before coming to the hospital.
We, of course, did not see this coming. We had no idea her mother would even be a factor. All I could think when Zach came home with the news was, "There's no way this is happening again. No way God would allow us to suffer this loss again."
It is absolutely tearing us apart having to wait all night to know if Providence is really ours or not. We collapsed on the floor of her room in a pile of sobs, just praying, begging and pleading for God to bring her home with us. We are asking you to pray alongside us tonight. Please pray Chrystal's heart will remain firm in her decision, that she will not be influenced by her family. Please pray her mother will respect the decision Chrystal has already made, and support her. Please pray for the Lord to intervene on our behalf.
A dear friend of mine sent this to me after hearing the news...
sorrow may last for the night
but joy comes in the morning.
i was just going to email you that i have nothing to say to offer you peace right now, and then these were the words that so clearly came to mind. i hope it can be taken literally, for this specific night, and specifically refers to little Providence Joy. if it is to be taken figuratively one thing we know...someday, some morning, there will still be joy.
but joy comes in the morning.
i was just going to email you that i have nothing to say to offer you peace right now, and then these were the words that so clearly came to mind. i hope it can be taken literally, for this specific night, and specifically refers to little Providence Joy. if it is to be taken figuratively one thing we know...someday, some morning, there will still be joy.
