One month in. Mmm. That one, I'd have to think long and hard about.
I trust that the Lord will provide: a child is born, and a child has gone home.
Some details from the article for the discussion:
Ms. Mimura was from the Philippines.
She was 37 and had had three other children.
While she was pregnant, she didnot refuse all treatment for her breast cancer. Instead she took a milder form of chemotherapy intended to keep the disease in check without threatening the developing baby.
The child was born by induced labor two months early after her medical condition worsened.
Yes, many prayers for that family. Assuming she was a Christian, she followed her Master's will; "no greater love than to lay one's life down for a friend." The ultimate sacrifice any person can do, especially a mother for her child, and as Christ did for us. I would hope, as a Christian, I could make the same decision if confronted with such a choice. Some would argue it would have been better to save her, abort the child, so she could remain alive and mother the remaining children. But that elected abortion would be forever on her mind, I suspect.
We don't know the circumstances, but assuming the level of love in that household and family is enormous, I sense they were prepared to handle it and remember her with an even greater love for her action. The surviving child certainly will.
Rest in Peace
Bernadette Mimura
My prayers go up for all who now mourn the passing of Bernadette. I pray for Nathan and his family, peace and comfort for their loss.
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Blessings,
trussell
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My prayers are with the family of this brave woman today, that the Lord will grant them comfort and strength in this time of sorrow.
I join in prayer for all the family!
Carolyn
I'm sure God is richly rewarding this brave mother.
Prayers for her family.
UNTO God's gracious mercy and protection we commit her. The Lord bless and keep her. The Lord make his face to shine upon her, and be gracious unto her. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon her and give her peace, both now and evermore. Amen.
Prayers for all -- I am sure this mother has a place in heaven!