A few days ago our video of Alexandria’s life was posted in a trisomy 18 facebook group. We received a few comments on YouTube and as I began clicking on links here and there. I stumbled upon a few videos from a family that was in the midst of having a child with trisomy 18. Their I left a comment on one of their videos letting them know that I was praying for them. A few days later we received a comment on our website from Aleisa with an interest in talking to Kim and I. We exchanged a few e-mails and Tuesday night Kim and I went over their blog (http://iwillcarryyou.wordpress.com/). Their story is very inspiring and many of the things they talk about on their blog are things Kim and I thought and felt. I’d wish their blog had existed when we were going through all of this, I know it will help people.
Kim and I spoke with Aleisa and William last night for an hour and 40 minutes over the phone. It was a great conversation and they are incredible people. We shared many of the things we experienced with them and answered their questions as best we could. I remember being where they are, and much of what they said were things we felt and feel. I hope the information we gave them is helpful. I pray that God will grant them time with their little girl.
It was a healing moment for me. Talking to them, sharing Alexandria’s life, really made me feel better. I hope we can keep in touch.
Side note: I had them review this post prior to making it public, to make sure they were comfortable with me mentioning them. We’ve been given permission to share their story and their blog (referenced above). They are also hopeful that their story will help others, and I am sure that it will.
Doug and Kim, God continues to be glorified through Alexandria, thanks for being the blessing to Alesia and William
In our weakness, He becomes strong and gives us power. So blessed to see you allowing the power of God to flow through you to this family you are serving.