Thursday, July 24, 2008

Thursday, 11am

Hi everyone,

Claire is 9cm, so they are going to give her about another hour and then check her again. Elizabeth is going to head over soon to be ready to take pictures. Vicki Franch (their minister) is with her now, as emotions are running high around here.

It is just hard to believe that it is really here. We appreciate all your prayers, and Claire & Jeff have been asking me to check the blog and read the comments aloud to them :)

Thanks everyone
love kathie

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are thinking and praying for all of you every moment of this difficult day. We love you, Meredith and Bill

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the update. I am on my kneees praying for you all.
Love you all.
-Lindsay DeMyer

Anonymous said...

I am thinking of you all on this day and the days ahead. love and good wishes to all of you, sveta

Anonymous said...

I've been thinking about you lots, Claire. Best wishes to you guys.
Ashley

Anonymous said...

We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and are hoping that Mac's time with you is as full of love and as devoid of pain as possible.
All our love,
Ross and Susan

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for keeping us informed, Kath. Please tell Claire and Jeff that I am thinking of them constantly as they await the delivery of Mac. You and your parents and the Barnetts are also in my thoughts as you provide comfort and strength for Claire & Jeff and are there for them through this incredibly emotional experience. Sending lots of love and prayers and hugs, Lindsay (Marks)

Anonymous said...

Hi Clarita and Jeff,
Let peace be with you today. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Murch & Bill

Anonymous said...

You all are constantly in our thoughts and Mac is blessed that you are his parents and to be surrounded by such loving and wonderful people.

Love Briley and Elena

Anonymous said...

Jeff and Claire, Pete and I are praying for you today. We know that your love and faith in God and each other will help you through today. You are not alone in this. We, along with all of your friends and family, are all there with you and all of our love, support, and strength is with you. We wish you joy for every second with precious Mac and that his delivery to his home with God will be swift and peaceful.
Love, Christiana

Anonymous said...

You've been on my mind so much over the past few days, even though we don't know each other personally.  I'm praying today for peace & understanding for you and your family.  You'll be in my thoughts and prayers all day today and in the days to come.
-Deena Coughlin

Anonymous said...

I am so grateful for the updates that you are sending. I have been praying constantly for God to provide the strenghth and courage that Jeff, Claire and the families need. I am sure that He is very much with you as you give support and comfort to them. Please know that I have passed along the situation and have many friends also offering prayers. My husband and I are long time friends of Jimmy and Jackie. Blessings to you all, and precious Baby Mac.
Jolene Hill

Anonymous said...

I can't get the two of you off my mind today. May the next few hours/days bring your peace and comfort. Please know that there are SO many people praying for you guys and baby Mac right this minute. (thanks so much for the blog) Love, Dana Wissman

Unknown said...

Claire and Jeff,
Your precious family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I hope to be in Atlanta soon to give you both a big hug.
Lots of love,
Buff

Unknown said...

Claire and Jeff, We are praying for you all and you are in our constant thoughts today. We hope you have some peace in the coming hours. God be with you. Love, Eric and Katrinka Unold

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for allowing us to
be part of this walk with you today.
Our prayers are constantly being
lifted up for all of you today. God
be with you all.

Bitsy & Russ Meacham

Anonymous said...

I am watching the blog and praying at this moment and over the next hour during my lunch break! it is touching to share this virutally. you must feel surrounded by love! Praying that God will bless the time with your sweet angel Mac. Leah Podratz

Anonymous said...

Claire and Jeff, Cal and I are praying for your family and will continue to keep you in our thoughts today. Love and peace to Baby Mac and the entire Barnett family.
Sara Smith

Anonymous said...

Claire, Jeff, and Lydie,

Mike and I are praying for peace in your lives. Love will always survive death. And just imagine how much love is surrounding you today, including Max's.

You will continue to be in our thoughrs and prayers.

Love, Keith and Mike

Anonymous said...

Sending a lot of love and prayers from San Francisco to you guys! We have been thinking about you so much lately, especially today. We love you guys!
-Kirsten and Justin

Anonymous said...

I just put precious Lydie down for a nap. When we were snuggling before nap, we prayed together for you. We are both (and Bella too) sending you love and hugs!

Unknown said...

I am speechless as all I can really say as that we have been thinking about you all and Mac non stop and have been praying for you all non stop. May God help you all find peace and love throughout this experience. Love to you all, Ashley and Morgan

Anonymous said...

Thank you for updating us Kath. You all and precious Mac are in our prayers now and in the days to come. We love you all and continue to pray for your comfort, strength, and peace.
Love,
Stacey Beardsley

Unknown said...

We're constantly thinking of you all and praying for a comfortable and gentle birth, Claire, and praying for Jeff and all of your families as they provide support while they need it themselves- I know that you'll have an amazing experience when you meet your little blessing Mac. We love you so much! Ashley and Jack

Unknown said...

Thinking of you - yesterday, today and all the days ahead.

The following was shared with me and it stayed with me so I thought I would share it.

If God brings you to it,
He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.

Love, Erin

Geri Farr said...

I am so very proud of your strength. Know that you are in more hearts and minds, you are in more prayers, and in more thoughts than you will probably ever be aware of.
I would give almost anything to be able to wrap my arms around you all right now. Love to you all.
Geri

Anonymous said...

I truly wish I could do something to heal your pain, or at least offer some inspiring words of wisdom that would help to mend your broken hearts. But, since that is not possible, I will continue to ask our Lord to provide comfort and strength for all of you as you say goodbye to your sweet baby boy. Love, Glenda