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I am Shannon and my husband is Chris. This is a place to share and process struggles related to miscarriages, eating disorders, and Shannon's struggle with sexual abuse. We have found that joy, exempt of Christ, is often bittersweet in this life. We look forward to heaven where sweetness will abound and bitterness will be gone.







Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Scared to write

I guess you could say that I've almost been scared to write....

I am still pregnant.

I have had no bleeding.

Nothing indicates complications.

And yet, I am so scared that I am going to miscarry.

I'm almost afraid to talk about it.
Like it might make it real.
But I need to.
Talk about it.

~Shannon
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Shannon,
    It's okay to be scared. That's a normal response after having 3 miscarriages. Don't feel pressured to talk about it. I don't believe anyone wants you to do anything uncomfortable. Praying for you sissy!

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  2. RachelFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    We're all praying for you and your family Shannon! Love you!

    Rachel

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  3. MakayaFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    It's like what you've told me over the phone, don't be afraid to share certain things with the people you trust because we are to be sharing of certain things with one another. Jesus wanted us as brothers and sisters to help one another and pray for one another to help strengthen our hearts for the Lord, for anything really. I feel that you sharing about the baby in the blog helps us to know more about you all the time, because it is harder to say a lot of things in person. I really can relate to you when it comes to saying things in person rather than writing it down because to be honest i hold a lot back from speaking my real intellectual mind opposed to when it has come to writing it all down. when i'm writing, i let it all flow out. i feel great about it. don't be afraid to write about anything ever. writing is an art that helps us free our selves.
    jesus gave us the ability to write, so use it freely and abundantly.

    I remember you telling me it's okay to be scared a few weeks ago, now..i'm telling you, it's okay to be scared..Shannon..sometimes, we need to listen to our own advice we give to others. I know it's often that we don't, because i know i certainly don't always hear myself when speaking or writing to others, but for you, really, listen to yourself and heart...and you will find God's advice there. God loves you and is holding you at His right hand. I know He is.
    He loves you so much, Shannon. He has promised you so much. Believe and keep that faith.

    I'm praying for you and Chris continually. Jesus is with you both every step of the way. Just picture Jesus walking with you both...everywhere you go...placing his hand on your shoulders...and saying, "i'm right here, why be afraid? i'm here..." he's never left your side once. don't run from him..just accept.

    love you guys.
    -mak

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