A Name Given

This last week has been difficult for me to overcome the sadness of losing our child. I am getting better each day and some days are more difficult than others. I had a great conversation today at church with someone who has been through losing a child. It was very comforting for me to hear words of encouragement.

I mentioned to my friend that I wish I could know what the sex of the baby was so that I wouldn't have to call the baby just "baby" or refer to the baby as "it". On the way home from church I told Matt I wanted to name the baby and he suggested picking a name that was unisex since we didn't know if the baby was a boy or girl. That felt like a good idea and the right thing to do.

So after much thought this afternoon and speaking with Matt we decided on the name

Taylor Reese Young

It fits, it flows, and it feels good! By choosing a name it comforts me so much. Naming this child brings me peace and I feel even closer to Heavenly Father. Just like any other child that is born, this one too deserves a name. Taylor is a part of our family and was with us for a short time. I long for the day when I will see him or her again.

We will remember April 17th as the day that we lost Taylor and November 26th as Taylor's birthday. I'm still sticking to my guns that was my due date.

This Easter I am especially grateful that Jesus died for us. I am grateful for eternal families and that we will all be together again someday. I know that prayer and faith will get me through this difficult time. I love the words to one of my favorite hymns "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

He lives to grant me rich supply.
He lives to guide me with his eye.
He lives to comfort me when faint.
He lives to hear my soul's complaint.
He lives to silence all my fears.
He lives to wipe away my tears.
He lives to calm my troubled heart.
He lives all blessings to impart.