This is Kim's sister Amanda and she wanted me to type an update for everybody about precious Mary Grace.
This morning, Kim went back to do the c-section around 6:45 and Mary Grace was born at 7:15. She was so beautiful and perfect. She weighed 3 pounds 9 ounces.All of Kim's friends and family came in and out and got the chance to hold and see Mary Grace. She was so strong and was breathing so good. Allison got to help change the first diaper and both Kailey and Allison got the chance to help with the first bath.We got to spend 7 precious hours with her and then Jesus took her at about 2:15. The "Now I lay me down to sleep" photographer just left and right now Kim is holding Mary Grace.
Everybody continue to pray for Kim, Chris, the girls and the rest of the family during this very hard time. It was a very wonderful, blessed time with Mary Grace, and we are so thankful that God allowed us some time with Mary. She was our "little angel on earth."
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Prayers are with you.
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight and in the days to come.
praying for all of you
Praying for you all tonight!
Kara
sahm22boys.blogspot.com
praying for you all!!!
There are no words at a time like this...I truly know that. Praying for you all in the days and weeks to come. May God give you peace.
We are praying for you all.
Praying for you in Ct.
I'm so thankful for the precious time you were able to spend with beautiful Mary Grace. I can't wait to hear all about her. We will continue to pray through these next days, weeks, and months ahead; for physical healing and emotional healing.
Kim, we are continuing to pray for you and your family.
connie
Kim,
Today is a day of great joy and many tears. I am so glad that you got to spend precious hours with Mary Grace, and at the same time my heart aches with you that you've already let her go. Only Jesus can give the comfort that you need in this moment, and I'm praying that He is doing exactly that right now. I love you and your family! I think that maybe Poppy got a chance to be one of many who welcomed Mary to heaven today, and knowing that makes me smile.
Will be praying non stop for your family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for posting here and letting us know what needs to be prayed for. I am so thankful there was precious time to share.
Praying and sending love,
Laurie
May God grant the strength to carry on through the days ahead as you grieve and honor your little girl's life. What a treasure that the girls got to spend time with her. We look forward to seeing pictures!
Much love to you all. I am so thankful for the seven hours you had with Mary Grace.
I hope you'll share some pictures when you're ready. I know they're beautiful.
Rebecca
I am lifting you and your family up in prayer right now.
praying...
Praying for you and your family....
My prayers are with you and your family. I know the hours you spent with Mary Grace were wonderful. I bet she is a beautiful little girl. Much love.
NICU RN in NC
praying for your family
Dear Kim,
How wonderful that you were blessed with 7 miraculous hours with your precious Mary Grace and I am so sorry that you had to let her go so soon. I will pray hard for you, your family and for your angel baby. She is whole and healthy in heaven now. She will always be perfect - your guardian angel who you will be able to turn to in difficult times and who will help guide your heart until you are holding her again one day in heaven. I wish you peace, comfort and love in this bittersweet time.
Christena
We love you neighbors and are praying for you!!
I am also praying for your family, I have been praying all day, and thank the Lord that Mary Grace was born alive and you had some precious time with her. She is in Heaven whole and perfect.
Praying tonight, Kim I will be praying that you will get some rest tonight and that you will heal from your surgery.
Ellen in Memphis
I'm so thankful that you were able to hold Mary Grace in your loving arms and now Jesus is holding her in His loving arms as he is all of you and your family.
Praying for you!
Love,
Wendy in TX
I am praying for your precious family this evening. God is so good and so powerful and He is now holding your precious Mary Grace. What a beautiful name. I pray that you will all have peace in this time of great sadness.
Emily in Olive Branch, MS
I have been praying for you and your family. Mary Grace knew she was wanted and loved...jesus is reminding her of those truths right now!!
Love, Melissa
Rejoicing over the time that you were allowed to spend with your precious Mary Grace, yet grieving that it was so short. Your family will be in our prayers as you continue the next phase of the journey. May his peace fill your hearts.
I am so glad you got some time with sweet Mary and I am so sad for you that she had to leave so soon. Prayers, grace, and peace to you through this time.
I cannot possibly comprehend what all of you are going through. I am sorry Mary Grace was here for such a short time, but am thankful you had Mary Grace for those 7 precious hours. I know your hearts will hold her forever. Your family is in our prayers.
Praying for you tonight. Words cannot express how sorry I am that you had to let her go so soon, but we are thankful that you were given those seven hours of wonderful memories with her! Extra prayers for Kailey and Allison as well, I am sure it is hard for their little hearts to understand.
i am praising God for the time you had with precious Mary Grace while weeping that she is gone home with Jesus already and yet still joyful knowing where she is.
Praying for the Lord's constant comfort and presence.... jen in al
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your family's strength in God and in each other is amazing!
The Kitson's
I thank God for those seven precious hours. But, when I think about what you are going through, it hurts so much. I cannot even begin to imagine what its like, but know that you are in my prayers. Prayers & Blessings from Susan in Amarillo TX
I am so glad that you all had some time with precious Mary Grace. My heart goes out to you as you find your way through this time. We are praying for you.
All my love,
Christy
You are in our prayers.
Kim and Family,
I am so happy you got a chance to have time with Mary Grace but saddened that it was not nearly as much as you wanted. I am so sorry you are hurting and I wish I were there to hug you and cry with you. I know the pain of letting Madeline go and know how badly you ache inside. My husband and I will continually pray for your strength and healing. God bless you.
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
I am praying for you and your family. May you find some comfort in knowing that your sweet Mary Grace is His loving arms.
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
god bless you all!
Holly GA
May God surround you with peace and comfort you with His loving arms just as He is holding your Mary Grace right now. I am also holding up your other two girls in prayer that they will God will provide loving friends and family to help care for them while you and your husband take time together to remember Mary Grace. Kim we are praying not only for your heart to heal but also for your body to recover from the surgery.
God bless-
Rachel in PA
Praying for you and your family. Stay strong and believe in the power of Prayer!
Love,
Alison in TN
Praying for all of you tonight in TN.
Giving thanks for the time you had with Mary Grace and praying for emotional and physical healing for you and your family. Mary Grace was blessed to have such a loving family and now she is be held in Jesus's arms but may you also feel his arms around you as he holds and comforts you through this time.
Kim,
My heart aches for you and your family tonight! I know today was filled with such excitement as you were finally able to hold sweet Mary Grace and then it was filled with great sadness as you let her go from your arms into the arms of Jesus! I am so thankful you were able to spend 7 hours with her and that the girls were able to bathe her and change her diaper - those will be memories you will always cherish! We have been praying for you today and will continue to pray for you throughout the night and in the upcoming days.
Love,
Yvette Hostetter
tristanasher.blogspot.com
You are in my thoughts and prayers tonight! I look forward to knowing more about your beautiful daughter.
Love,
Michelle in Houston, Tx
Brought to your site through Miller Grace's. Praying for you and your family today and for the days to come.
May God give you His Peace. May Our Lady comfort you during this painful time.
Peace,
Praying for your sweet family in Tennessee.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you...may God comfort you, as only He can, and give you His peace. I am praying for you.
Your family was heavy on my heart all day. I praise God that you were given time with sweet Mary Grace and my heart weeps with yours tonight.
I have a story to share that you wouldn't believe if I told you... and yet I'll tell you anyway, about what my Mattie said tonight about Mary when you're ready.
Loving you and lifting you up.
Praying for your family in TN
Prayers for you and your family.
Mary Grace and my son Joshua Sebastian are in heaven.
Orbe's in Canada
Kim-
We love you and are praying for this time tonight as you relive those precious moments with her and mourn the time that is ahead without her. She is with Christ, and He is holding her tight tonight. My tears fall with yours this evening...
Love and praying,
Kenzie
My family...Kim you are truly an inspiration to myself and I will always look up to you for the strength you have had throughout the time I have known you.
My prayers...they are with you eternaly...everything will be fine. Your strength in God is ever strong and he will carry you through.
My thoughts, my prayers, and my heart.
Jamie Speake
She clings to the hand of God
To keep from going wild
And in His presence
Comes to know
His other hand
Holds Her Child
Mary Grace is absolutely beautiful! Praise the Lord for her birth and for the many lives she has touched. My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May He continue to protect your family and bless in many wonderful ways. I am so thankful you were able to spend time with sweet Mary Grace.
My heart goes out to you and your family...
Our prayers are with all of you. Incredibly thankful that you had the opportunity to hold and love your precious angel, Mary Grace. Sending continual prayers for strength, wellness, and healing. You have inspired us with your faith and courage.
~The Madrigal's
Chris, you and your family are in my prayers.
your faith is amazing....
THANKS FOR SHARING THE PICTURES WITH US. HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE IS!! PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING!!
Kim, This is Sky Shannon I'm not sure if you remember me, I went to school with Amanda at CKCS it's been a long time. I'm so sorry for your loss I know that this is something nobody ever expects. My prayers are with you and your beautiful family. I can tall by your blogs you are such a strong woman of faith and I admire that and know that God will pull you all through this difficult time. You all will be in my families thoughts and prayers!
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