One of the guys I work with, Kyle, and his girlfriend had been expecting a baby boy who was due December 14th. Earlier this week Kyle told me he was very stressed and nervous as they were going to have the labor induced that day. I told him I'd pray for him and his girlfriend, but that he shouldn't be worried because they were going to have a beautiful baby. I was looking for a Reflections on encouragement, but the only one I could find was Jesus' comfort in times of trial and it had the poem "Does Jesus Care?"
I thought it was a bit extreme given the circumstances, but I felt compelled to give it to him, so I printed it out and told him to read it while at the hospital. Later on, while driving home I felt an urgent need to pray for the delivery, so I did and forgot about it over the weekend.
Coming in Monday morning, we all expected to hear about the new baby, but then heard the sad news that the baby was stillborn. Kyle came into work, but looked so, so sad. I can't imagine what it must be like to be expecting a baby for 9 months and then lose it. I didn't know what to say, so I hugged him and told him if he wanted to talk, I'm always around and that of course I'd be praying for him.
I wondered why the Lord would let that happen. It just seems so cruel and heart wrenching and the whole thing really broke my heart. It is comforting to know that the Lord does have a plan for every one's lives and that he does these things in love, but looking at something like that from the outside is difficult, especially when you know they don't have the understanding we who know Jesus do.
I gave Kyle a Glimpses of Heaven to share with his girlfriend and I really pray that it will bring some hope. So if you're reading this, please say a prayer for Kyle and his girlfriend, that they're able to get through this very difficult time and be better for it. Thanks so much.
