Reflections

I spent a half hour last night talking to a life long friend of mine who has recently experienced the loss of a pregnancy. It was so heartbreaking. She is a very strong person and definitely does not let her challenges get her down. I know she feels the pain, but she moves on and still puts a lot of faith in the Lord.
She has had a very difficult time getting pregnant. Her first child came after the result of lots of invitro-fertilization. She finally had a baby that is about 10 months older than the twins. She started invitro again and was so excited to call and tell me she was pregnant with twins. I was so happy for her I cried while I was she was telling me. It was so a joyous occassion. We felt like all of her suffering was finally going to pay off. She was nervous about having twins, but expressed so much gratitude to the Lord for letting her be able to have two more babies.
During the first trimester, she lost one of the babies. But, it didn't get her down. She was again grateful to still be pregnant. While going in for a routine ultrasound, the doctor had the devastating misfortune to inform her and her husband that the baby no longer had a heartbeat. They scheduled a "delivery" and she had to go into deliver the baby.
I know we each have our trials. I know that we have to develop our faith and strengthen our testimonies. She inspires me to work harder in my own life, to love more, and to appreciate each day. I know she will be rewarded and blessed for her faithfulness and strength. My prayers and heart are with her.