grieving her

Three months ago today, baby Lucy surprised us all by making her early entrance. Three months ago today I watched my best friend labor for a baby she wouldn't bring home. Three months ago today I watched her soothe her baby as she went to be with Jesus. Three months ago today I held my Goddaughter in my arms and tried to soak in all her details. Three months ago today I watched a family grieve the deepest.
The details of that day are still vivid in my mind. I could give a minute by minute account, I think. But the most overwhelming feeling in the delivery room that day was love. It was profound. Lucy's parents fought for her. And she fought, too. They chose LIFE for her when there were other options presented. Witnessing that changed me. I don't pretend to have any answers and I don't figure I'll ever know why. (At least on this side of heaven.) But one thing I know for sure is that God's grace is enough to carry us and His love is immeasurably deep. He knows what it's like to grieve. He watched His child die, too.
I miss Lucy greatly and I know that's only a small portion of the way her family longs for her. But I pray that her testament to life, to choosing life, is far-reaching.

"Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you.

Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you:

A prophet to the nations - That's what I had in mind for you."

Jeremiah 1:5 MSG

today

Today is little miss Lucy's due date. Yet another hard day thinking of "what could have been." Will you join me in supporting the Tuninks today? If you will commit to setting aside a minute or two each day to lift them up in prayer, please comment with the words "Loving Lucy" either on this blog post or on the Facebook link that I posted. Let's let them know that we remember them as they walk through these difficult days. Thank you, friends!

meal train

If you would like to sign up to take a meal to the Tuninks, a Meal Train has been set up. You can find it here:  https://mealtrain.com/m50g9 

If you have any questions, you may direct them to Kara Storey at kara.m.storey@gmail.com

Thanks, Friends!

A celebration for Lucy

Dear Friends,
Services have been planned for Tuesday, January 6, at Holy Trinity Church. (2926 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines)  Visitation will begin at 9:30 with the funeral following at 10:30. A burial service and luncheon will follow. Thank you for your continued support through the many kind words, thoughts, and prayers!