Words won't express

One of my favorite reads, Erin, gave birth a few months ago to a baby boy, nicknamed Nova, who had congenital heart defects. His older sister, Alexis, was also born with heart trouble, and died at 12 days.

I've been following every step of Nova's journey, every medical anomoly that has occurred, every good day and every setback. After reading her brief update about phone consent, for the millionth time, I see this in my bloglines.

Lord, help Erin cope with the loss of such a brave baby boy. Help her family, in their time of grief, understand Your plan for them. Give them Your peace that exceeds all understanding, and bless their lives beyond measure. Fill the hole in their hearts with the joys of Nova's life, and keep them close by your heart, and hold their hands, until they are able to stand again. Amen.