7 quick takes...in memory of Gabriel Marie

It has been awhile but here I am back during the fall for seven quick takes.

1. Late in July we found out we were expecting a baby.  We were excited and thinking of the future.  But then when we were about 11 weeks along, we miscarried and our sweet Gabriel Marie when home to heaven with Jesus...as we mourn the loss, we glory at the immortal soul praying for us and our little family. Prayers for all that have lost a child during pregnancy.

2.  We had shared our pregnancy fairly early and so a lot of people knew.  This means that there were a lot of people to tell, but also a lot of prayers.  The community of believers interceding for us is an awesome thing in a time like this. Our faith is our pillar as we know our loving God loves us as well as Gabriel. We also know there are many saints interceding for us in Heaven...including our dear Gabriel.  Thank God for the Communion of Saints!

3.  This was one of those times I appreciated the medium of Facebook.  I was able to share about our loss and it actually connected with October being Pregnancy Loss awareness month.  This led to many people reaching out with prayers, and messages.  Some were even able to tell their own stories of loss.

4.  One of my friends gave us the book After Miscarriage by Karen Edmisten.  It was a great book..included short chapters of stories of how others coped with a miscarriage. It also had prayers and quotes from saints.  Hearing stories from others from others that have gone through the same thing is always consoling.

5. Another resource I found helpful is a blog about miscarriage by Mandi.  There are many links on miscarriage and also pregnancy after loss that I have found helpful in this time.

6.  Pregnancy after loss has been on the brain this week.  We aren't expecting yet, but I am already praying and thinking about it as I know it will be an anxious time.  I know I need to hand it over to Jesus and our Lady.

7.  I will take this last take to tell about Gabriel Marie's name.  We didn't know if the baby was a boy or a girl so picked one of each.  Also Gabriel can also be Gabrielle. Anyway, named after the archangel Gabriel, he told Mary what the Lord asked of her.  What he asks of us is that our baby to be called home. My husband also grew up going to Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church so there is that connection also to our family.   Marie is of course for our Blessed Mother.  She wraps her arms around our Gabriel even though his earthly mama never got to.  Mary our Mother, pray for us. 

Here is my answer to the bonus question from Kelly:  Catholic All Year....she writes about so many different things for the Catholic mom and she seems to have fun doing it too. 

That's all for this week. Joining up with Kelly at This Ain't the Lyceum.