Comments on: Thank you!

By: Angela P.

Angela P. — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:52:28 +0000

Melanie, I read this post several weeks ago, and have been praying diligently for you and your family…but I have felt moved to come back and leave a personal note. I pray for strength, comfort, and patience for you during a difficult season. May your moments of grace and contentment in the Lord increase continually. I am certain there is great joy ahead for you and your family. With love and all good wishes -

By: Rachel R. R.

Rachel R. R. — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:33:37 +0000

I was comment 19 above. After a week of a hazy nightmare, I was trying to clear out my Google Reader a little, and found this again, and found myself crying all over again. A week ago today, I came so close to loosing my best friend and my son and my new little daughter. My family came so close to loosing all 6 of us plus my best friend’s unborn child. As we were turning on our street for home, we were plowed into by an 18 wheeler. By some miracle, we survived. No, by hundreds of little miracles we have survived. My daughter has a long road ahead of her from her head injury but she is alive and responsive. God even sent me two big slices of pecan pie – a passing regret that I would miss the turkey and pecan pie and never thought about again until I saw the pie.

I just wanted you to know that I’ve not forgotten you. Your family is still often in our prayers and thoughts. I know the worst part comes when others begin to forget and the pain is still fresh for you.

Throughout this ordeal I chanted in my heart, “God will not give me more than I can handle.” and “All things work together”.
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Bless you. Life can change in an instant. Praying for your daughter.

God bless.

Steve

By: Melody M.

Melody M. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:36:28 +0000

Melanie

I was greatly blessed by your post. I just had my 6th miscarriage (this time it was twins) in July. I have never thought of it in the way you did as it being a “process”. I do know it is never easy and it takes time but I never thought of it that way before. I see now that I am still in that “process” and God is walking with me every step of the way. He is so faithful to magnify Himself in ways like your post. Thank you so much for being open and allowing the Lord to use you to bless me.

HIS†IS4US!

Melody M.

By: Katherine C.

Katherine C. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:33 +0000

Dear Melanie,
What a blessing to read your blog post. Your strength obtained from the Lord really shone through when you shared what He is teaching you through this difficult time. It was encouraging to be reminded that I should always be aware of weaknesses and it when I think that “I know” that I have the greatest potential of failure. I really appreciated your humble spirit.
In Christ’s Love,
Katherine

By: Susa J.

Susa J. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:07:30 +0000

So sorry for your loss. I just miscarried my baby at 16 weeks. I delivered him on October 23rd and still don’t understand why. i don’t think i ever will and chose to believe that the lord knows best. So encouraging for me to read your letter and see how strong you are. I don’t feel very strong right now. It was two years ago nov.5th that I had my first misacriage. I know the Lord will see me through this time. I just don’t know how sometimes.
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Bless you Susa. We are very sorry for your loss too and at 16 weeks. We will be praying for you.

Steve for the family

By: Karen N.

Karen N. — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:57:12 +0000

Dear Melanie, Nathan, and Abigail,

I am saddened to learn of your loss. I suffered through 3 miscarriatges in 2 years and could not afford medical care to learn why these happened. The Lord was good,as ever, and my husband and I were able to bring forth a daughter. You are in my prayers constantly, and I hope to read of a brother or sister for Abigail. Bless you and all the Maxwell family–

Karen N.

By: Amanda W.

Amanda W. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:17:41 +0000

Dear Melanie,
I too have faced miscarriage. My husband & I have been married for 13 years and our first 7 years were filled with infertility and 3 miscarriages. One day I found a verse that spoke to me personally “He maketh the barren to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalms 113:9. Not only does this verse say that I will keep house, but I will have more than one child! This verse has been fulfilled in my life, as I now have two sons Caleb (7), Joshua (3) and a daughter, Lydia (1). God truly has given me the desires of my heart. My only regret is that I spent so many years agonizing over my losses and watching the calendar making sure that I didn’t miss any “milestone” instead of just giving it over to God and trusting him completely. My children are dearer to me and my husand because when we hold them, we remember the days before we ever knew they were going to be born. Trust in him and he will bring it to pass. Love and prayers, Amanda

By: Susie C.

Susie C. — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:22:19 +0000

Dear Melanie,
I just read the Maxwell blog for the first time in over a month — and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll be praying for you as the Lord brings you to mind. You have a beautiful testimony of God’s grace in what you wrote, as well as beautiful testimonies of His grace all around you . . . in Abby, in your husband, in your faithful and loving family. May you feel each day that underneath you are the everlasting arms. “Be strong and of a good courage” — I know how hard it is to lose a baby, having had 8 miscarriages. But God does not rob us. He gives blessing upon blessing, and we can trust Him even when our eyes are so dimmed with tears that it is difficult to see His face. You will, in time, heal. And yet I am so thankful for the tears. The tears create a tender heart for children and for others that will bless those around you over and over again, and make you an especially grateful mother to all the children the Lord does send in the years ahead. May He send many to you, dear Melanie. Hold Abby tight, and delight yourself in Him who is the giver of every good and perfect gift.

Much love in Jesus,
Susie

By: Pamela L.

Pamela L. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:30:36 +0000

Dear Melanie and Nathan,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you. Thank you for sharing your loss, your heart and your precious faith in Jesus during this difficult time. I know God is using this for His glory.

Hugs and blessings,

Mrs. L

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:05:07 +0000

I sit here aching with you. I’ll keep it short because my baby is crying – my 9th baby … but I have 5 in heaven with my mother. I know the ache of loosing a child, of seeing a baby and crying because you should have one too. All of my losses were first trimester, but my arms still ache to hold them. Somehow, along the way, I’ve discoverd that by finding a child that I can watch grow up that is within a month or two or the one I lost helps a little. I’ve got 3 nieces and a nephew that I watch – and love on with all I can give. One is really my best friend’s daughter, but perhaps she is the dearest to my heart as she has learning disabilities and needs so much extra time and help. And somehow it helped when we suddenly lost my mom on mother’s day, to picture her in heaven holding those 6 grandchildren (my sister lost one too) on her lap.

I will be praying for you. And I will pray for God to comfort you – he is faithful. Thank you for your ministry.