The journey of life takes many turns, some of them positive, others difficult, some planned while others unexpected. Carey and I were thrilled to get the news during our ultrasound that we were having a baby boy. Little did we know we would be gaining a new perspective on the phrase "ignorance is bliss." After seeing the doctor we learned there were some significant medical conditions. We did some follow-up testing only to find out the situation was actually worse than initially thought leaving us with little hope our baby boy would survive outside the womb.
We wanted to share this information with you for several reasons. First, we need your prayers. We plan to continue the pregnancy and pray for a miracle. Second, this process is emotionally and physically exhausting. Talking to people about it can be therapeutic, but most of the time it requires a great deal of emotional energy, which we probably need to make other decisions. For those of you who are interested in keeping up with the progress of our journey we have set up a blog at http://careymcculloch.blogspot.com. We will post updates to this site as we get them. Finally, we recognize this whole situation as an opportunity for God to be glorified either by performing a miracle or by giving us the grace to live through the alternative.
Feel free to share this information with others. We do not intend to keep this a secret, but we would like to keep the record straight along the way, which is another reason we set up the blog. We do not expect you to know what to say or how to respond. We are at a loss for words most of the time. Please lift us up in prayer and we will reach out to you if we need something specific. Thanks for your understanding.
Love,
Greg and Carey
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
The Journey of Life - Letter to Family and Friends
Posted by Greg at 10:09 PM
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Dear Greg & Carey,
Many of us face varying degrees of difficulty at times during our lives. Marty and I certainly have and we have discovered that it is during our most difficult times that we tend to want to either love God more and depend on Him or curse God more and forsake Him. It's our choice.
Nonetheless, regardless of our choices, Marty and I came to understand that even in our difficult times, God did what was best for us in the long run.
We’ve had difficulty, at times, seeing His unfailing love in the middle of our pain and difficulty; but hindsight has always revealed God's undeniable grace, care and love for us.
We are lifting you folks up in much prayer. It is our request that God will grant the desires of your hearts. But should He, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, allow you to travel a difficult road, our prayer is that you will not lose faith in the One that has given all for you and us!
Remember that you have a supportive Christian family at SOAC and if you need help, just call on us. We’ll be there!
May God Bless and keep you!
In Christian Love,
Bob & Marty Morris
Dear Greg & Carey
Our hearts ache as we lift you up in pray! What a journey - you didn't ask for this path yet you have already demonstrated your faith and trust in God. Some ask "Why me?" other ask "Why not me?" You have already taken the road of sharing your faith and showing your dependence upon God. Although this is a very difficult journey you and you family and friends can all be drawn closer together as you depend on God to see you through. Keeping you in our prayers. Love, Ken & Gloria
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