Angie wasn’t pregnant with Audrey for very long before she knew something wasn’t right.
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Paula Hendricks

Losing a Daughter: “From My Arms to His Arms”

Posted on 01.17.11 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: When Life's Hard

Angie wasn’t pregnant with Audrey for very long before she knew something wasn’t right. The doctor confirmed it: Audrey would die in the womb or live—at the most—a minute or two.

Hear how this sweet family dealt with this tragic loss, how Jesus carried them through it, and how they decided to live life with Audrey.

Angie is sharing her story with Nancy over on Revive Our Hearts today through Wednesday, so if you want to hear more after watching this short video, you can!

Then, come back tomorrow to read a letter Angie wrote to Audrey after her death. (Just a heads up: you’ll want to apply your mascara after reading it.)

Oh, you can listen to the song Angie references in the video—"I Will Carry You"—here.

 

 

Comments

  1. such a touching love story
    posted by Bonnie Rohrer
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 6:51 am
  2. i wish i could be on your talk show. i have heard your show when you talked about cutters eating disorders and i have been delivered from both. i also never known the safety of a mans hands and have survived a brutal attempt of murder and multiple rapes and been delivered from the emotional anguish and the scars that these horrific experiences can cause. i have been delivered from alcholism and drug addiction and mostly i want to say it all happened when i was at a point of such broken shatteredness i handed God all the broken pieces of my heart and ask Him to take and build me a new one. and take my tainted love and make my love anew. and i wish i could share publicly what Christ is doing for me now
    posted by karine. wilkinson
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:32 am
  3. i did not overlook your story angie. it is very important to share and hear how Christ has walked you through your tragedy. i too lost a child. she was a day and a half old and she died in my arms. this past birthdday was her 22nd and the 1st time i have known closure. thank you for sharing
    posted by karine. wilkinson
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:36 am
  4. Oh my, God is GOOD. He redeems, heals and draws His people close to Him with such tender care. We may not choose the ways He does but His ways are sooo perfect and tailored for each and every one of us. If we submit to His plans and will then He grants such peace and hope! This story moved my heart very much. This is the kind of thing God uses to reach others. What a powerful testimony!! Thank you for sharing, Angie and Todd! And thank you for posting and sharing, Paula!
    posted by Barbara
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 8:50 am
  5. I have worshiped at the feet of Jesus, today. Thank you for sharing from your pain and suffering the wonderful treasure God has brought forth! The Lord bless you and refresh you for refreshing us!
    posted by Janet Wicker
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 10:39 am
  6. This is a difficult story for a mother to hear sometimes. I've had a miscarriage and I got through very well but the thought of actually carrying a child and then holding it and losing it, honestly, is more than I can imagine. I know God's grace is sufficient because He says it in His Word but sometimes when I think of all the things that could happen (I have two small children), it makes me afraid. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with different thoughts and I have to stop myself and remember that I have to walk with Jesus one day at a time and trust Him to supply whatever strength I need for that day.
    Jodi C.
    posted by Jodi C.
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11:02 am
  7. Karine,

    Even if you're never on the program, thank you for sharing in so few words, your story. I have a feeling it has a phenomenal 'ending' so, I will pray for you, if the Lord has it in his plan that you use your horrors to help others in a larger way, it WILL be. May God bless you for your obvious desire to bless others. We all want to KNOW our pain was never for nothing. I am sure you already know this but I whole heartedly understand the passionate desire to use our losses, pain and failure to edify and inspire and change others!!!

    If it doesn't happen to you on a grand scale, I will suggest to you what I have done: introduce yourself to many women, be fearless about it, develop new relationships with those in your congregation you might be intimidated by or even maybe not want to meet, the more women you know, the more women you can impact with your testimony and the scriptures God has used in your life to change you beyond your being able to recognize yourself. You will be used by Him, just love Him as you wait for what He wills. :c) (I know you will!!!!)

    Peace, love n' blessings to you.

    Your Sister in Christ,
    posted by Jenny
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 4:41 pm
  8. I have put off listening to this one. When I saw the subject line, I knew. Our daughter & her husband have gone through such a similar situation - but they had no other children. Yet they visited the zoo, all the grandparents & great grandparents - our grandson lived 29 minutes - but his mom & dad were able to hold him and sing him into the presence of Jesus.

    Thanks for sharing.
    posted by Cynthia Lewellen
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 5:26 pm
  9. Because she had read your book a few weeks earlier, my sister-in-love was able to respond as you did, Angie, when her doctor gave her similar horrible news at her ultrasound appointment. "My Jesus is still the same as He was ten minutes ago," was what she replied through her tears. Sadly, this was not the first time she and her husband had been asked by God to travel this painful journey, but they used it as an opportunity to make their Lord be glorified and be known to anyone who would listen.

    It was my honor to perform the song you wrote at my nephew's funeral this past summer. It's not just "Audrey's" song, it also belongs to "E" and "S" and, I'm sure, many others out there. Thank you for living your hurt so openly, so as to help others in their healing process.

    God was and is faithful and His grace was and is sufficient!
    posted by KT
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 5:40 pm
  10. What a great testimony to the grace and love of our GOD! I am encouraged and strengthened at how our Saviour is so present in our lives, in every circumstance He is in total control. And His peace that He bestows on His children is unlike anything our world has ever seen nor can comprehend-but try desperately to find. To God be all the Glory!!!
    posted by Rhiannon Acevedo
    on Monday, January 17, 2011 at 6:48 pm

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