Saturday, October 27, 2012

Sharing

On Thursday afternoon this week, I got an email from one of our pastors. He asked if I'd be willing to share some of our story during our annual Novembering (remembering lost loved ones) services next weekend. As in, during the main service. In our not-so-tiny church.

I said yes.

And then I felt like I was going to throw up for about the next hour.

But I knew as soon as he asked that it was something I needed to do. As I told him, any opportunity I have to tell our story and maybe help one person through our experience, it means that our babies haven't died in vain. That there is a reason for everything we've gone through in the last almost-year.

It's going to be a crazy weekend. The services are November 3rd and 4th. Last year, we found out Hannah had died on November 3rd and my induction began on the 4th. What a difference a year makes. We are also set to celebrate Hannah's birthday on the 4th, as well as attend a brick dedication ceremony where Hannah's brick is because we had one placed for Charlie as well. And then Monday is her actual birthday, and I'm sure I'll be a mess. Maybe I'll go to bed Monday night and, by the grace of God, wake up on Friday. Is that really too much to ask? ;)

Anyway, I'd greatly appreciate your prayers--right now, as I write out my story, for clarity. And next weekend, as I actually share, for peace and clarity. And that I wouldn't throw up, pretty much....

4 comments:

Jen said...

Sending you lots of love and prayers, friend.

xoxo

emilyhansen said...

You'll do great and we will definitely pray. He holds you close Erin and loves you so. So glad you're willing to share.

Becky said...

Praying for you, friend. Matt and I were actually asked to share at our church last Sunday in a sermon about suffering. You're right - it was hard - but SO many people have told us how much it meant to them. Like our Pastor told us - it puts flesh onto something he can only teach about. Love you - and we'll be praying for you.

julie @ shorts and longs said...

Thinking of you this morning and looking forward to hearing your voice. Your story matters so much. Thank you for sharing. Hugs. Love. Peace.