The paragraph below was written by our friend J. T. Coleman. He was with us during the delivery of our third child, Katie. J. T. expresses in his own words, what my heart was feeling. I'm so glad that he took the time to write these words at the moment Katie was being born. It was written on the back of an envelope. (Helen)As I sit here I contemplate all the things I'm witnessing. It's 2:05 am. Helen is in her later stages of labor. Brent & Grace are by her side. The baby has just been delivered & as the information had revealed our worst fears are confirmed she is stillborn. Nine months of waiting, worry, wondering are over. The hopes of a father & mother are gone, washed away with the death of their beautiful little girl. But even at this time the grace, mercy & strength of the Lord are evident. There is an understanding that this is only a physical death and that there will be a reunion in the heavens. I don't pretend to understand to understand why. I only know that we belong to God and I believe that his grace will carry this family through this tragedy. Even now I hear Brent and Helen saying God has a purpose in this even though it's not clear to us. Father, thank you for your comfort and mercy that will be needed in the days to come and thank you for caring for Katie and protecting her and keeping her until that special day her family is reunited with her. Thank you for caring for us, your children.
J. T. Coleman
Dec 28, 1996
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