We've decided to name him. This baby was as much a life as any other child- we saw and have video of his heart beating and his little body moving around from last Monday. How quickly things can change...
The name we chose is Oliver Richard. We like the name Oliver because it is a form of "Olive tree" and when we thought back to what the olive trees symbolizes, we were reminded of the flood and Noah who sent out a dove to find land. The dove came back with a branch from an olive tree which was a sign that God takes care of us- even through storms, that He fulfills the promises He makes to never leave us and that He will always pull us through the "floods" of life with His mighty hand.
The name Richard is in honor of Nate's grandpa who went to Heaven a few years ago. He was a faithful prayer-filled man who loved the Lord and was admired and respected by his family and friends. We take comfort today knowing that Grandpa and Oliver get to take care of each other until we get there.
That baby lives in heaven and now he does so with a fantastic name.
ReplyDeleteToday will be hard at school, but I'm sure thinking about you, Darlin'. Call if you need anything!!
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Dearest Heather, may you cling to Christ as you go through this process. May He be your comfort and your joy in the midst of pain. I am praying for you and Nate. Hugs from Minneapolis. Oliver is a great name, and you are a great mother...you always will be. I love you!
ReplyDeleteHeather what a special precious name. You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.
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