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| Just a reminder to the Sycamore ladies that Leslie's bridal shower is this Saturday from 2:00-4:00 pm. I hope you received the invitation with details -- if not, let me know and I can post them here. I hope some of you can make it. Let me know.
Thanks.
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Fourth of July
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| I am struggling with the question "How are you?" these days. I want to say we are doing well -- because we are.
I want to say we are having a hard time -- because, at times, we are.
I am thankful. Thankful for God's many gifts to me: my husband, our children, our families, our extended church community, friends and neighbors. Everyone has been so good to us.
Thank you for the cards, shared verses, books, phone calls, meals, stuffed animals, counsel, CD's, and love. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for coming to the funeral.
My first Sunday back at church I was stopped at the door by a young bachelor who raises chickens and cows in our church. "I have two frozen chickens and a roast in the freezer for you," he said, "I didn't think you would want me to cook them."
Another bachelor friend occasionally drops by at 9:30 or 10pm to cheer us up with his bad puns and let us know he is praying for us.
Being on the receiving end of all of this has helped me realize that doing what you can for people who are hurting, no matter what that is, does matter. A good lesson for me who tends to delay waiting for the right thing to say, do or give.
I am thankful to know this isn't random bad luck.
We are leaning on Him.
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| Dear Friends,
I know most of you have heard our sad news. Our son, Tobias Henry, was stillborn on May 23rd at 37 weeks and 3 days. We learned at the ultrasound the previous day that his heart had stopped beating.
Tobias Henry was 6lbs 7oz and 21inches long. He had probably been dead several days before he was born. A knot was discovered in the fetal cord which was much longer and thinner than a normal cord.
After struggling to control my bleeding most of Friday and some transfusions I turned the corner during the night and was able to come home Saturday afternoon. Our doctors and nurses were all very kind, but I am very thankful to be home and am recovering well.
The last few days have been very difficult for us and we know they have been hard for the many people who love us. Thank you for your prayers, your phone calls and emails. God has been good to us and is giving us strength. Many people have given us assistance and many more have offered help.
We will be having a memorial service for Tobias at Bible Presbyterian Church in Walker, Iowa at 1pm this Friday.
Please continue to pray for us.
Sarah Shackelford
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