SAYING OUR FINAL GOODBYE // OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN
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- Опубліковано 20 гру 2023
- MISCARRIAGE // OUR FINAL GOODBYE // OUR PREGNANCY STORY PART 3
The messages we’ve received from each of you have been overwhelming. All of your stories break our hearts, and yet, are so filled with faith, HOPE, and strength. We’re praying over all who’ve messaged and are so grateful for the vulnerability you’ve shared.
As believers, we trust that even in pain, God is with us! Here’s an article that helped us on dealing with grief: billygraham.org/answer/how-do...
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I’m so very sorry for your loss. My husband and I had a miscarriage years ago. He’s already met our baby, as he’s been with the Lord over 5 years now. Take your time to grieve. The Lord will help you through every hard moment. He is our comfort. ❤
I lost 2
1 9 yrs ago n 1 27 yrs ago
My mother had 19 pregnancies, 16 miscarriages and 4 kids ( identical twins), Never give up HOPE for the next time. My prayers are with you!
Oh wow, all them miscarriages SMH. She is strong, But great she got her four blessings.
God bless you both. A loss of a baby hurts for life. I had 3 miscarriages before being blessed with my daughter. My daughter and her great husband lost their first child a few days before his first birthday. He was born at 27 weeks Both losses were extremely hard. God blessed them with 2more beautiful children. We know we will see him again in heaven.
4 years ago my grandchild left this world before she was born. 2 days before my sister in law went to be with Jesus. She absolutely loved kids and adored her grand babies. God gave me this beautiful and comforting thought that she was up in heaven being the grandmother that I could never be to my grandbaby. They named her Corrine Can’t wait to meet her
A beautiful ceremony for Baby Hope Bates🌺Prayers Lawson and Tiffany🙏🏽you are truly Loved💖
I'm so sorry for your loss. What you 2 did for Hope's memorial is so precious! My husband and I have 5 babies in Heaven. God blessed us with our daughter Ella Rose who will be 18 years old in January, Lord willing. Please pray for my husband to surrender his heart/life to Jesus so he too can see our beautiful babies with Jesus. Thank you!❤
WOW! The strength I have seen from the couple is phenomenal!! I've watched the Bates Family forever and to see Lawson as a man who is the leader of his family is surreal! Lawson is known as the jokester and to see him in this light is refreshing. Sending you all love and and condolences on your loss. Baby Hope Bates is loved and may the knowledge that you will see your baby again one day bring you comfort.
The memorials are so touching and beautiful. What made me cry though is Lawson’s support of his wife and his prayers over her and others who have walked this journey. What a blessing to have a man walking with the Lord ❤ Praying for you both
I’ve had 4 miscarriages and 4 bio kiddos, I adopted 6 kids all different ages but all boys. I’m now raising 4 grandkids and finally got my girl lol. Said all of that to say, a miscarriage is so hard but with the love of your life and Christ by your side this to shall pass! Sending so many healing prayers and love to both of you! You guys are so lucky to have each other!
It's been over 30 yrs now and I still think of my 1st Baby that ended being a miscarriage. That month is still very tough for me. Glory be to God I was Blessed with Children and when called Home I will get to see my 1st born! God Bless you young Adults! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️
Tiffany, you did an amazing job on the shadow box. You did an amazing job honoring your baby.❤️
Thank y’all so much for sharing something so personal with us.
When I had my miscarriage almost 7 years ago, a friend of mine suggested we name the baby to help me cope. I chose to name my baby and I definitely think it helped me heal from the experience more. Sending you both lots of hugs and prayers!
Tiffany, your shadow box is absolutely beautiful!❤ This is such a great way of keeping Hope's memory alive and to honor that little life. I made a shadow box for our daughter when she was born and on top of it I placed the only two stuffed animals that I had bought for our first angel baby that we had lost the year before she was born. Ever since our sweet Erin was old enough to talk I've shown her those stuffies and explained to her that before God placed her in mommy's tummy, there was another baby that went to Heaven to live with God and Jesus. She loves to talk to me about it and ask questions, and since she's an only child she loves the thought that she has a brother or sister waiting for her one day! God bless you both!💕 Merry Christmas!
So thankful and love the acknowledgement of Hope's life in an Age of Abortion 🙏We lost our first baby through Ectopic Pregnancy and then went on to be blessed with 5 children 💕 Every soul is precious and in a way I'm thankful our first child is in Paradise and didn't have to go through some of the heartaches and temptations of this World ❤
I had MANY miscarriages years ago but holding onto my daughter as she gave birth to a stillborn baby girl at 39 weeks a few years ago was even harder. I'm very sorry for your loss and pain. Praying for you daily.
My husband and I have never felt more closely connected to God than when we lost our sweet baby, River. The pain was unbearable, but his love and comfort carried us through. I pray this is your experience as well. Thank you for sharing this incredibly tough journey. ❤
I am so sorry for your loss😢 it’s refreshing to see that you are celebrating your baby. I also had a miscarriage when I was 30, I am now 72, I had my rainbow baby 2 years later he is 39 now I also have a daughter who is 46 now. My daughter tried for many years she could not conceive, however she married an amazing man with 2 boys she was able to help raise them . They are now 22 and 20
Beautiful ...i had 2 miscarraiges and i know i will meet them in heaven one day! What a great scripture! You guys will be parents when the time is right! Blessings!
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What a sweet way to memorialize the excitement and to remember Hope 💗💙. I do so wish I had your faith... My very first pregnancy ended in an ectopic pregnancy... Then my sweet boy Jacob was conceived a year later. And at age 22, God called him home with no warning. 5 years later and I am still wrecked. My greatest hope is that I will see him again.💔❤. Much love to you two
Sorry for your loss
You did a beautiful job. Our youngest passed away 3 days short of 3 months. I always had a picture of all 4 of our kids. Our kids and grandkids always told visitors about Katie when they saw the picture. When I lost my husband 3 years ago I sold our house. I'll be glad when I have my own place again and can hang the pic above my chair.
My heart breaks for you both. I have lost a baby at 18 weeks and also lost one that was 18 months old. I know the grief that goes along with those losses. You are not alone. I’m praying for your comfort!
That shadow box was incredible!!! Tiffany, you did such an amazing job!!! It’s touching and so very beautiful!
I watched your videos so intently. I was thrilled with you, and then my heart broke for you! 💔💔 Such a very painful loss - pain beyond any description!! 😢😢. I am so very sorry you lost your precious Hope! You are right - God takes them in his will and time, and it’s just way too soon for us, and impossible to understand. Just take your time and grieve the way YOU need to. There’s no “right” way and no timeline - it’s just what YOU feel and what YOU need. God NEVER would expect us not to grieve or be devastated!!! I’m very inspired by you that you’ve held tight to the fact that God is still good! And what I wish for your future family is whatever YOU choose and what YOU pray for and trust the Lord in that process!
I’ve said many, many prayers for you and shed many tears as I’ve watched your videos! 🙏🏽😢 I will keep you both in my prayers and will send lots of good, supportive, healing thoughts!! Know you are loved by so many, and definitely by our family in Colorado!!! ❤ Please take good care, lean on each other , and may God Bless You!
Lawson, your strength in being there for Tiffany is amazing. I know that this is hard for the both of you and I am so sorry that you both are going through this. Hold on to the Lord through all of this and I am praying that He blesses you with so many more children in the future.
Your precious baby is right in the arms of Jesus! The scripture tells us to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I find great comfort in this amazing fact. God Bless you as you recover both physically and spiritually. Love in Christ, Debbie
I often think that our hardest times are a gauge for our faith. I loved how through your joy and then your heartbreak you both praised the Lord, held fast to your faith, and gathered hope. Praise the Lord. ❤️
I am eternally grateful for how you share in this vlog. Lawson, your support in this from the male perspective was absolutely great
We lost a baby in 2016 the same year my dad died. And we also chose the name Hope for that baby because God was just repeating that word in my heart and in my head the entire time going through that difficult time. There was a Hope Angel through the Willow Tree if you're interested in looking for one. It was really special for us. And the Hope we have in God has proven over and over, we are expecting baby number 4 in just a couple months. You guys are so brave to put these videos out for us but they are so real and raw and hopefully helpful for someone
This is so touching. The shadow box is beautiful, Tiffany. And the precious box and beautiful memorial. I appreciate that you included those of us who have experienced child loss in your prayer, Lawson. What a very special couple you guys are and such a Godly example for all of us. God bless you both. 🤍
My daughter was stillborn in ‘01. It is a hurt like no other but oh what a glorious day it will be when we get to meet our sweet babies in heaven. Prayers for you both. 🙏🥹
I’ve had six miscarriages and have 1 amazing daughter who will be 20 soon and an amazing stepson and stepdaughter who have each given me a grandchild you will always remember the loss but when the time is right the Lord will bless you with your rainbow baby my thoughts are with you
Oh my goodness! My heart hurts for the both of you. I honestly don't know how people are able to go through such things without faith in Jesus Christ. In our faith, we believe that life is eternal. Life continues. I know you will see your child again. Christ has a tender heart and He knows the pain you are both going through. 💔 😢
I am sorry for your loss. May God be healing you guys. We are sharing this pain with you. ❤️Love you guys and God bless
Man I was so excited when you were pregnant but when I got the news I was heartbroken 💔💔💔 but you will have a rainbow baby eventually pray you recover have a bless day
I'm so sorry for your pain and grieve ! You are a precious family. Love this message of love.
So very sorry for your loss. I've never seen a more beautiful shadow box. I'm glad you named your baby ...Hope is a beautiful name. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both.
Keep being supportive like you are doing Lawson 👌I'm sure the Doctor and nurses told you that she will be very emotional for awhile. We will be praying for both of you....🙏💜My husband and I have 2 sweet babies in Heaven waiting for us.❤️
Beautiful ❤
I’ve had 2 miscarriages and I have 4 healthy children. God is so good and faithful.
God bless you both I lost my twins I was 4 months, then 5 years later I welcomed my daughter, shes now 36 now she was carrying twins she lost one of them luckily they weren't identical so each had there own sacks. Now she has a daughter and a son, I love love being a nana.
What a bueatiful name she lives in your heart till you meet again I think a hug is best when words dont help, am sending you both a very big Hugs x
My heart is broken for you all. I had two miscarriages back to back and they were early miscarriages. It doesn’t remove what that baby meant either way. Grieve how you need. I still think about them and it has been 12 years. I did have 3 other babies, one after the two we lost. The cool part is she was born the day we miscarried out our first one. Thank you for being so open on this subject.
I’m so sorry. Praying for healing for y’all. It took me 7 years to get pregnant with my first, with lots of heartbreak. I also had a miscarriage between my first and second. I’m also praying that your friends/family are wise with their words of encouragement. That might have been the hardest thing for me. People were trying to be helpful but the things they said really hurt in the end.
I am so sorry for your loss. I also lost one many years ago just after I found out I was pregnant. This baby is also resting until the 2nd coming of Jesus we he/she will be put into my arms. Until then the Bible says the dead sleep. Be faithful and you will see your baby when the trumpet of God sounds.
We’re so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful way you’ve honored the life of your precious little Hope. We also named our baby Hope that went to be with Jesus 5 years ago, at 10 weeks pregnancy. The pain was unbelievable so I feel for some of what you’ve been going through. Someone wisely told us that when you go through a loss like this, you never get over it but you do get through it. They were right. We’ll be praying for you as you continue to work through your grief. Blessings! Ruth
You will see that sweet baby again one day but knowing will never stop the pain of never meeting that little one. Love sent to you from Arizona!!♥♥♥✝✝
Rituels and ceremonies help us to make the immeasurable pain of life's losses less abstract and they give us collectively a way to share and support each other. We admire your courage sharing with the world.
My niece lost her baby during childbirth last year it was a shock to us all. I will keep you guys in my heart and prayers.
My brother and his wife’s 1st baby was still born at 9 months. It took them 3 yrs to heal. They went on to havee four children.
I'm watching this while going through a miscarriage. I really appreciate y'all sharing ❤
I had a miscarriage last week, so I know how you feel.. but I thank God for helping me through this
Awwe❤ so sorry😢
My 2nd daughter was a twin.. we lost her twin at 11wks on Christmas eve in 2018...
Then 2022 we lost another baby in Feb... but in Feb of 2023 we found out I was expecting our double rainbow baby, another girl...❤ she was born at 31wks gestational in August... God has been good to us... she's been home with us for 10wks now. She was 3lb at birth but she is a healthy 12lb chunky little sweetheart. 💕 🙏 Trusting God to see you all through... my favorite song right now, by the Blythe family is, "Im Not Afraid To Trust Him." Please look it up and listen to it. It helped me through the NICU days and I just dont know what id do without Jesus!!❤
Wanted to share her name, that God gave us before we even knew her gender...
♡Ziva •bright
♡Hope •believing that which you cannot see
♡Ēvie •life-giving (nic-name)
(scriptures I chose at just 12wks pregnant for her name)
"My soul, wait, thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock, and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved." Psalm 62:5-6
"The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." Lamentations 3:24
As we sat in the NICU hoping and praying the 1st eight days... listening to the beeping and alarms of the monitors, hearing the rushing of nurses feet as they hurried to bring yet another baby's heart rate back up...feeling weary and weak... wishing for relief from the bouts of nervousness that Evie brought to my emotions as she lay there struggling to breathe at times through the bubble machine and then on her own... watching as the nurses took turns keeping her alive... wishing for a chance to hold my baby girl for just a few moments... I wondered just how long til we'd be home together safely and on the otherside of what we were facing... but here we are...10 weeks home... and as I look back I am so incredibly grateful to Jesus for that whole journey...
It grew us and made us stronger... showed me once again just how much Jesus really loves me... how much He loves to prove Himself through pain and the unexpected.
I will forever be thankful for those quiet nights sitting by her bed... they gave me the chance to slow down and learn more of Him... the chance it gave my husband and I, together, getting to know each other even more, through long heart to heart talks... it's such a gift.
So thankful for the scary moments that taught my heart to lean harder on Jesus... and for allowing me to be lonely and helpless... it caused my heart to grow more tender and broken for Him.
I thank Him so much for all the many miracles I dont deserve!
"I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth ALL THY marvellous works!!"
Psalm 9:1
I’m so sorry for your loss. I myself have experienced this also, it’s heartbreaking, I had 3 miscarriages one being a blighted ovum. I have a healthy 27 year old daughter now and a 42 year old son, but was pregnant with twins with my daughter found out at 20 weeks, the other didn’t finish developing had to carry to term. But you will get through this you are strong, take care.
Such a beautiful tribute for your precious Hope. Maybe he/she is running around playing with my daughter who I lost at 28 weeks gestation. My heart is with you as you grieve. I will be praying for you. We planted a tree in our yard as a remembrance. It has been great watching it grow over the years even though we no longer live there. The new homeowners loved the tree and asked us what kind. It opened the door to share our story. They looked forward to watching it grow as well and now has special meaning with them. Again my heart and prayers are with you. 🩷🩵
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the same urge when my daughter passed away at age 32. I had to make a shadow box with some of her things in to remember her by. I kept praying for God to keep her safe, but I guess he needed her by him to keep her safe. Sending Love and Hugs
What a beautiful way to honor and remember Hope. The shadow box is precious and beautiful , What an amazing job. Until that glorious day you see Hope again may God keep her in his loving arms.
I am so sorry for your loss and all your pain! Almost 37 years ago I miscarried my first baby and my comfort is knowing one day as you will meet your Hope I will also meet my baby! The shadow box is beautiful and a beautiful way to memorialize Baby Hope Bates! Love Y’all! Love and Prayers Always
Tiffany did an amazing job. My heart goes out to both of you. May God give you strength to walk through the days and years ahead until God gives you another baby.
Tiffany, that is just precious! Continuing to lift you & Lawson up.
So sorry for your loss Tiffany and Lawson. Prayers for both of you.
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted
So sorry for your loss. You are amazing people and one day will be amazing parents again. Prayers for you and your family.
I see you and your pain. Cry as much and as often as you need /want. Blessings to you.
September 23, 2023 would have been my dad’s 110 birthday … God took my dad home in the year 2000.
I don’t have words to express my heart but know that God is sufficient for you all. 💔
Thank you for always sharing your faith and reliance on God as it is an encouragement and witness for others. You will be in my prayers.
Beautiful memorial for Hope Bates. Prayers for you both. Erin might have words of comfort to help.
Lawson, you are a supportive husband to your sweet Tiffany!! Joy to watch!
I’m so sorry for your loss Tiffany and Lawson! We are praying for y’all through this time.
I'm so very sorry for your loss my parents had 2 miscarriages.
You two are truly AMAZING!! The pain is obvious in your eyes but you both are still wearing a smile. Just know how much you are touching others with your beautiful love for Baby Hope Bates> God will provide and see you though. Keep the faith! I'm so sorry!
So very sorry for your loss. I’ve never lost a child. But I did lose 7 sister and brothers in a house fire. I was only 10. They were younger it is still hard even after many years.
Nothing but prayers your way i know how u feel miscarriage is hard knowing they are in gods loving arms
Hey guys! I wanted to share this book with you that my dad got us when we had our miscarriage
It is called… I’ll Hold You In Heaven by Jack Hayford
It was such a great reminder that we will get to see our baby again one day!
I am praying for you both and thank you for sharing your grief journey!
Have a Merry Christmas
Lawson and Tiffany, you two are so amazing. You two will be amazing parents, and oh my goodness you will have beautiful babies❣️. Your sincerity and love shines through you both through and through. God Bless you both.
Such a beautiful way to honor y’all’s sweet baby ! Prayers for both of you during this time ! ❤
I will keep both of you in my prayers. I am sitting here crying. I lost 2 of my babies in miscarrage. I have 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 18 grandchildren but I sill have the ones I lost in my heart.
love + prayers to you both !! youll see baby Hope on the other side 🌈
My heart weeps for you! This vlog was so inspiring. We, too, have gone through this experience. We lost 3 babies and the Dr. told us on the 1st one to remember God desired to beautify His bouquet in Heaven. He needed another rosebud. He went on to say that perhaps if the baby would have lived we perhaps would have had issues with the baby that would have been hard. His Christian heart was very soothing and the beauty of the Master's bouquet brought a lot of comfort. May you continue to rest upon His bosom, allowing Him to give you peace. I will continue to pray for you.
Please please please please please Tiffany NEVER blame yourself I did and spent a month in bed but finally realized and remembered GOD knows best and grieve for ever as long as it takes for you and however you want and need to please and thank you this is journey and your season of life do what's right for you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I know, that I do not personally know you two, but this brings tears to my eyes! Thank you for showing us your journey. I know it’s been painful and hard. But you’re showing the world how to grieve and put things in God’s hands! I look forward to the day that you get to hold your baby. And believe that you will always cherish these memories, the good and the rough. You are in my prayers! Merry Christmas!
🤍🤍🤍sweet sweet family. Your baby is so loved. You two will be an incredible blessing to babies someday
What a tribute to your precious child, Hope. God comfort you with His grace. We, too, have a little one in heaven. We look forward to meeting her someday. Thank you for sharing.🙏🙏🙏❣️
I have no idea what you are going through. I can’t imagine the pain. I’m proud of how you are handling it. What a great way to remember. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This really touched my heart as I have experienced 4 losses myself- thank you for sharing 🙏🫂
Bless you guys! 🙏🏻❤️
So beautifully done in the Lord.....I also lost.....with me my child would be 25 this new year in April....THE ONLY CHILD I WOULD EVER HAVE. but I like you know I will be reunited in heaven with this precious life.... Joy truly does come in the morning. HANG IN THEIR GOD HAS PERFECT PLANS FOR YOU BOTH. AND IN HIS TIMING, LIKE MYSELF YOU WILL BE TOGETHER REJOICING AS A FAMILY THROUGHOUT ETERNITY....THROUGH IT ALL REMEMBER.. WE HAVE A GOOD GOD... HE ALWAYS KNOWS WHAT IS BEST AND WITH TIME YOU WILL SEE THE REASONS WHICH WE DONT UNDERSTAND RIGHT NOW. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS AS YOU HEAL.❤❤❤
Don't fight the sadness embrace it and grieve when you need too, don't be surprised if it comes back when you think you are doing better. I found that when I went to my quiet place and prayed through my tears. Just remember you aren't alone the Lord and all of us are with you. Your little one is with my twins Jason James and Justin John.
Awwww ya’ll are breaking my heart. I lost my only 2 pregnancies but grief is different for everyone. I send love, hugs and prayers of healing for your hearts.
God bless you both!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
God bless you both ❤️💙
Simply beautiful! 💕
Bless your hearts!
Sweet, precious video❤
You two are an inspiration. Keeping it together through something like this and finding the positive in it. Wow, you guys are beautiful people, im sure one day youll be beautiful parents as well. Praying for you 🙏
Praying for you both! 🙏🏻
I am so sorry for your loss and you both are in my prayers. I love you both and your family. 🙏❤️
Such a sweet way to remember!! ❤
So touching and beautiful!
I just noticed that yall were live. My prayers are with yall. May God continued to heal and bless yall!❤
My prayers are with you. You are both so strong!
I’m so sorry 🥺. God bless little Hope and her mom and dad! 🙏❤️
It's a beautiful way to remember Baby Hope!
I love that so much. I’ll be praying for your family.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for healing
The shadow box is beautiful ❤ Making it does help with healing your hearts!!
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Beautiful shadow box 💓 Praying for y’all 💓
I’m soo sorry for your loss, nothing can take away your pain