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SURPRISE!!!
(written on Sunday evening...5/11/08...Mother's Day)I feel so sneaky.I have wanted to ask for prayer for the past few weeks, but I was working on keeping a real good secret, and I am proud to say I pulled it off.Yesterday, I went to Texas and surprised Sara.It was the greatest, worst day I have had in a long time. I woke up at 5 a.m. after only getting about three hours of sleep, and headed for the airport (and you all know how much I love flying, right?) Well, it's a good thing I had no idea how bad the flight would be, or I probably wouldn't have gotten onboard. Proof that God shields...
My Birthday, your questions!
First of all, please let me express my deepest thanks to those of you who sent me emails, gifts, and prayers on my Birthday yesterday. I cannot believe how many of you "strangers" thought to bless me with your acknowledgements! It was a good, full day. We recorded Audrey's song, and although we got a lot of great stuff (Amy can SING....as if you didn't already know....:) ), we decided that the demo was really special because of the timing of it. I was still pregnant with Audrey, and I held the little headphones around my tummy while we were recording so that she could...
The Past and The Pitcher
In one of my books on grieving the loss of a child, the author suggests smashing a piece of pottery as a form of therapy.I thought this was one of the dumbest things I had ever heard.I was on my way to pick up Todd at the airport while we were at the beach, and on the way there, I was listening to my David Crowder CD and talking to God (these two always go hand in hand). I try not to dwell on the past any more than I need to, because there are hurts that aren't totally healed. It was a sunny day and I was alone with my music, so I guess it was as good a time as any to remember....
Luke
I cannot believe I am writing these words. My fingers are shaking. I have been awake for most of the night crying, and have not really managed to make any sense out of what I am about to say.Todd's sister Nicol (she sang in Selah) had her second child on March 17th of this year. His name is Luke. Last night around 9:00 central time, she went to check on him and he was not breathing. Paramedics were called but they were unable to resuscitate him. Our nephew Gregory Luke Sponberg is now in heaven with Audrey, just 7 short weeks after we lost her....
Update on Sponbergs
Just wanted to touch base and thank you for your prayers. We are still operating under a veil of grief, not really knowing how to even begin to process what is happening. We spent the day crying, praying, and just being with Nicol and Greg. There are absolutely no words to express what they are feeling. Everyone is here now, and I will continue to keep you updated as we have more specifics. The details at this point seem to indicate SIDS, but we do not know for sure.A few things that I would ask for you to specifically pray for would be:1. Having to deal with the...
May 29th
Thank you for your prayers. That sentence just looks small to me; smaller than it feels. We have felt the presence of those who are standing in the gap today, and we are all so grateful.I wanted to post and give you a few more updates. I am praying as I type that you will see past my muddled thoughts and let your heart make sense of my words. I felt like I was too tired to say anything, but I really want to ask for your continued prayer in these days. Greg and Nicol will be going to the funeral home tomorrow to make arrangements for Luke. Please pray...
Sweet Baby Lukie
(written on 5/30, posted on 5/31)Today was one of the most difficult days of my life, but I can truly see the healing hands of God at work in all of us. We spent about 4 1/2 hours at the funeral home together, making decisions about where to bury baby Luke (They have wisely decided to have him "held" here until they choose his final resting place). This way, they can feel the Spirit's urging to go where ever they feel He is calling, and then have Lukie join them there.I was blessed to be able to see him today, and he looked so beautiful. He just looked like a healthy,...
Memorial Service
Hello all.Just wanted to keep you informed on Luke's memorial service. Visitation will be held tomorrow (6/2) from 2- 3 pm with memorial service following. Visitors are welcome and encouraged at both. The address is:Grove Level Baptist Church2802 Cleveland HwyDalton, GA 30720In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:The Luke Sponberg Foundation1209 Cleveland Rd. #198Dalton, GA 30721*Nicol and Greg are in the process of setting up Luke's foundation...until further notice, please make checks out to Greg personally, as we are not sure when paperwork will be completed. I will...
Sweet Luke
Hello all. I promise I will post more soon, but in the meantime, I want to introduce you to Luke. He was such a beautiful, sweet boy and we all miss him terribly.Please continue to pray as Greg, Nicol, and Summer try to figure out what life looks like without Luke. Your words and prayers are more meaningful to them than I could possibly express here, and I want to thank you for extending yourselves on behalf of our family.Luke with NicolLuke with GregLuke with big sis SummerPrecious boy...We love you, baby boy....
The Threshing Floor
For some reason, when I am in the midst of a crisis, I feel the need to clean. I want my house to be spotless, everything in its place. I have heard that this can be part of the grieving process, and it makes sense. There is a need for something to be controlled and in order.The day we buried Audrey, we had our entire family come over to our house afterwards to share a meal. For the first 45 minutes, I was upstairs scrubbing my bathroom floor like a maniac. Todd came to check on me and asked if I wanted to come downstairs. I told him I needed another...
