Friends, I write with a heavy heart this morning. I'd appreciate your prayers on behalf of close friends.
Some very sad news I wanted you to know. Kerry Hasenbalg, wife to Executive Director of Shaohannah’s Hope Scott Hasenbalg, lost her baby last night just 3 weeks from delivery. Apparently, there were 2 knots in her chord which ended her life but in Scott's words... "we know she is in greater arms than ours."
Please pray for this amazing man and women as they grieve.
Also... Steven’s father had a mild heart attack last night as well. It appears he is stable at this time, and the doctor's don't think the damage was severe. He woke up in the nite and was taken immediately to the hospital about 10:00pm with chest pains. They took him straight in and started working on him. Though stable, he's still having some pain so he's still in critical care.
As you know SCC is in the UK at a very special songwriter gathering. Pray for Steven as he walks through this time.
Lots to pray about here and we call you to it now, and thank you in advance.
Around the clock, like breathing out and breathing in, I will pray. I share your heavy heart. Please keep us posted and give our love to all involved.
Posted by: apostle | January 07, 2008 at 11:27 AM
definately praying for the Hasenbalgs and the Chapmans.
Posted by: Brandy | January 07, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I join with many others in offering prayers to the Lord for the comfort that only He can provide.
Posted by: Slicer | January 07, 2008 at 12:49 PM
We lost our first baby under similar circumstances, just 2 days before he was due. He would be turning 12 in March. Please tell them I will be praying for them, as one who truly understands the hurt.
Stevn's music has given me so much comfort, helping me to let go of all of the 'if onlys', and live the Miracle of the Moment with my two younger children.
I praise God for the blessed hope that we have- that we will one day be together with our babies who never took a breath, yet have left an imprint on our hearts like no one else.
Posted by: Janele | January 07, 2008 at 01:19 PM
I am praying for the Hasenbalgs
and for Steven's dad and both of their extended families. I am praying for their peace, their comfort and for strength and for healing.
Posted by: chapmanfollower | January 07, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Know that we're all praying for the Hasenbalgs and the Chapmans through these tough times...
Posted by: Stefanie | January 07, 2008 at 01:23 PM
The pain and grief that comes with losing a baby is one that can only be overcome through the amazing grace of Jesus Christ. I too understand, and I am praying for the Hasenblags.
I am praying for the Chapmans as well.
Thanks for letting us know Jim.
Posted by: Sherry | January 07, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Oh my goodness! That's gotta be tough to deal with all that at once. Praying for everyone tonight.
Posted by: Rebecca H. | January 07, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Scott my heart aches with yours tonight. As soon as I read this it just sank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kerry. I know this must shake you to the core, and I just wanted to say that 2 verses just keep racing through my mind. Prov. 3:5-6, and Romans 8:28. Even when it doesn't make any sense to us, that is especially when we need to trust Him, and lean on His promises. I'll be praying for His peace (oup there's another one - John 14:27) and comfort through this time. - Rogo :)
Posted by: Rogo | January 07, 2008 at 10:48 PM
My family is praying, Jim. Thank you for giving us the chance to do so...
Posted by: Eugene | January 08, 2008 at 07:26 AM