Hope for Hallie

I, like so many people, feel just blessed and honored to call Chris and Katie Green my friends.

At 12 weeks pregnant, they were told by their doctors that their little girl (this will make their third) has trisomy 13. You can read more about that here. Basically, they were told to be prepared for anything.

While it is devastating to hear this kind of news as a parent, they chose to press into the Lord and ask Him to give them joy in this heartache. You can read more of their story on their blog link above. It is amazing and it has been such an incredible journey to see how the Lord has worked in their hearts and lives. It has challenged me in my own faith (which I consider to be strong... easy to say when life is easy...) and this little girl has already changed so many hearts.

Hallie is scheduled to be born via induction next Monday, December 19th. The unknown is understandably unnerving, but Chris and Katie have chosen to trust the Lord. Seriously, I am in complete awe of the strength the Lord has given them!

Several people have sent cards to the Greens and I know that sooooo many people are praying for them, but if you're anything like me, you might want to do something practical as well. So, I've set up a paypal account for any donations that you may want to make for the Green Family.

The money will be going to do something in honor of Hallie. If you would like more details before deciding if you would like to give, feel free to email me at forddygirl@yahoo.com. And we (as in the people helping to coordinate this) are open to ideas.

In the season of advent (hopeful expectation), would you donate for a family who in the midst of heartache chooses to honor and glorify the Lord in all? I know that money is tight for all of us, but for anyone who knows Chris and Katie, you know that they are some of the most giving and loving people ever. They always think of others first and this is an opportunity for us to let them know how much we love them!

Feel free to use the link above and give as the Lord leads. Thank you!