Claire & Jeff are checked in and settled at Northside. They had a relaxing afternoon at home with Lydie, and were able to have their nightime family routine and put Lydie to bed before they left. They were thrilled when Jeff's parents Jim & Jackie and his brother Jason arrived from Dallas and Charlotte. Everyone got to spend some happy time with Lydie, which of course brightened the day considerably. I flew in this afternoon, and I think they are comforted that everyone is here.
I am at the hospital with them now, and they are relaxed and as ready as they can be. Everyone here has been so compassionate and thoughtful. They love their nurse, and the hospital chaplain came by a little while ago to present them with a special keepsake box... it is fabric covered, and includes items such as a blue baby blanket, a sweet frame, a blue teddy bear for Baby Mac, and a pink one for Lydie.
There is a special card on the outside of their room door to indicate that a loss is expected, to prevent nurses/staff from saying anything inappropriate inadvertently. The Perinatal Loss Office has truly thought of everything.
They are hoping for a good nights sleep, to get ready for what is sure to be a long day tomorrow.
So, so many people have asked how they can help, or what they can do for Claire, Jeff & Lydie. One thing that they have said would be meaningful would be a donation in Baby Mac's honor to the organizations that have been so helpful to them during this time. They are:
The Northside Perinatal Loss Office: you can donate online or to the address listed on the site
www.atlantapnl.com
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep: you can donate online or to the address listed on the site
www.NILMDTS.com
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
www.peachtreepres.org
Send donations to:
Peachtree Presbyterian Church
Attn: Business Office
In Honor Of Mac Leland Barnett
3434 Roswell Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Again, words cannot express how much we appreciate the love, support & prayers that you all have offered. Claire & Jeff have especially liked seeing the comments on the site, and we will have access to those tomorrow throughout the day. Comments are a wonderful way to send a thoughtful message without the need for an immediate reply from them.
I'll update throughout the day tomorrow. Please keep up the prayers.
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8
Love kathie
14 comments:
We are praying for you all tonight and will be throughout the day tomorrow. Allison & Billy Dukes
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken." Psalm 62:5
We are praying for all of you and precious baby Mac tonight and the days ahead. Much love to you all, Meredith and Bill
Claire and Jeff, you both, Lydie and Baby Mac will be in my constant thoughts and prayers tonight, tomorrow and in the coming days. Love, Susannah Frost
Kathie- thank you for keeping us all updated. remember to call me ANYTIME. i am heading to bed right now but putting the phone right next to me just in case you need me before morning. Hugs and love to all of you!
Elizabeth
Sending Love, Strength, Courage and Comfort.
Scott & Wendi
Dear Claire, Jeff, Lydie and Mac,
We love you and are praying for all of you, for your strength and peace at this time. Kathie, thank you so much for doing the blog and keeping us updated. We have been able to send it on to many people who care about all of you and are sending their best love and wishes.
Love, Elena and Briley
Love you so much and we, too, are praying for you tonight and the coming days. --lindsay & andy
You will be in our thoughts and prayers now, tomorrow and in many days to come. We are comforted by knowing that your whole family is with you-they are all so wonderful. We love you.
Anna & Shannon
Our prayers are with you all today. Hugs!
Teresa & Michael Huckaby
Hi y'all. It's still dark out and I'm sure you are anxious. I think everyone is anxious with you. I hope that each moment will have some comfort from the last one, and some peace for the moment ahead. Regardless, each one will be precious and I hope that the day will be what you need it to be. You are surrounded by so much love...God's work through us. I will be ferverently praying for you and my heart weeps and rejoices with you.
Barnetts and family, I will hold you in my heart and prayers today and those to come.
amy hillegass
We are thinking and praying for you. Sending love and strength to you, Ashlie & Andrew
All the Youngs have you and your precious family in our thoughts and prayers. We send all our love. Dodie and Mike Young
Dear Claire and Jeff,
I am a friend of Lisa Beiger & Wendy Moreland and have been praying for you and your family since the beginning of your journey. Our children pray each night for "baby Barnett" and we close each day with a special prayer for you, his parents. I hope that today brings you some peace and that you feel the strength of our God who weeps with you AND smiles with you.
Thank you for sharing your story ~ your baby boy has impacted many many lives!
Love, Elizabeth Sikes
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