My Lauren was born on April 3,1978.I went to hospital somewhere around 11;30 in the morning and had her at at 3:53. Pretty fast for a first baby. Somewhere around 1 or so my forty nine year old dad came in to see me. He looked great. My mom had bought him a new golf shirt so he would be cute on this special day. We had a quick visit and the doctor came in and broke my water, so things started speeding up rather quickly. My dads last words were to me as he left were, I LOVE YOU. Little did I know those would be the last words I would ever hear him say.
My sister and dad were working at Roseberry Piano House(the family business) and my mom called around three to tell them to hurry to the hospital because I was about to go in the delivery room so they could be there to see our new little one right after delivery. My dad, was driving and told my sister he did not feel so great but insisted he was fine. Well, they made it to the hospital only to discover my father was having a heart attack.He got to the emergency room and things went downhill from there
I found it so strange after Lauren was delivered that just my husband Lee was there. I kept asking where my mom, sister, and dad were but they kept it from me that Dad was undergoing surgery to try a pace maker to see if that could help to save him. This was before bypass surgery and all the new technology that they have today. Some time after that, my dad went to be be with the Lord. Yes, I said, he died on the same day I gave birth to his first grandchild. I did not find out until around nine that same night . They were afraid I might hear it on the news so my mom and my dads pastor, Brooks Wester came to tell me of the tragic event.My husband was with me and he was so supportive during the entire day. They decided it best that I not know what was happening . Because they all knew, drama queen would have gone into major action and well, you know.
The days that followed were all a blur. I did not get attend the funeral. Back in the day , you stayed at the hospital for at least five days when you gave birth. I do remember lots of visitors , but the one I wanted most to see our little girl had be taken from us. My mom was so strong when they came and told me and held it together for many years after that. The next time I saw my mom was the day we took Lauren home from the hospital. She was there to help us and made it special even though she was dying herself of a broken heart.
I want to tell you though of God's timing for this. God knew the right day and time. We all celebrate now the day he was taken from us because he left with us a new life that would touch us forever. My Lauren is sweet, tender, quiet, and so gentle. He left us a bundle of joy to help to ease the pain and take away the hurt of losing my dad. At times, we really did not understand, but it has been proven to us what a blessing she has been to all of us. My mom and Lauren shared a special bond that no one understood but them. They were close and Lauren was always a loving reminder of my dad and our family.
So tomorrow we will celebrate thirty years of living for Lauren. She is such a precious young woman. She loves the Lord, is a great mom, and has such a giving spirit. She is always there to take charge and be the silent worker. She does things with no expectation of return. She is such a giver.She is a hard worker and has given up her job to stay at home with her children. She loves being at home. She and Jeff have learned to live within their means, something that is hard for a young couple to do.We are indeed blessed to have her . We rejoice also with the fact that my parents are together in heaven now and can see that will miss them both but continue to celebrate this blessed day of God's provision.
Loving you all and Happy Birthday Sweet Lauren.
Mama
9 comments:
With tears pouring down my face... what a precious, precious story! I know it had to be so painful for you to recount all the memories of that day. Lauren seems like an amazing woman, I wish I knew her personally, I'd like to be her friend! Happy Birthday to Lauren and congrats to your Daddy on 30 years with Jesus!
Robin, you are such a wonderful example of how to live the victorious Christian life. You see God's good purpose even in the darkest of hours. Your story is a great testament to our faithful God.
Much love, Lori
Robin, thanks for sharing your story. It is hard to believe that a person can experience true joy and true sadness at the same time. But I imagine that is exactly what you were feeling. Isn't it wonderful to know where your Dad and Mom are? How wonderful it is to think of them walking the streets of gold...in wait for the rest of the family to join them at the right time.
I agree with you. Our knowlege of time and its appropriatness is so out of whack. Only God knows what time it really is and the time line which our lives should follow.
I am blessed to read of your sweet testimony to the goodness of God.
We have been through some "TIMES" and we have survived them all! Can you believe it has ben 30 years!
Thanks mom!
I Love You,
Lauren
On April 3, 1956 my parents had their second child, another daughter. However, our family had the Rh negative blood factor to deal with. In those days, it was often fatal, as it was in our case. This has always been a difficult day for our family remembering what might have been. Thank you for sharing how you made your experience a positive.
Remembering a sister who would have been 52.
I can't believe it has been 30 years. Your dad was a special man (as well as a good dancer) and was the male voice of reason for me growing up, having lost my own dad at age 8. When ever I wanted to do something out of the ordinary, mom would say "what does Bob say?". I think you know how special you and your family have always been to me as we have shared some of "life's moments" over the years.
Love you, Renee' (Seawell) Ford
And yes, GOD DOES PROVIDE!
Happy Birthday to Lauren
Thanks for sharing Mary Fuller with us for a few days
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