Mixed Emotions
It is so double, David's grave is finished and next week we have the 20-week ultrasound of our second child.
Yet it doesn't feel weird to us. We can cry, laugh, look back and look forward. It is so connected and yet this pregnancy and this baby is all new again.
Here you can see the picture of the grave. We made it ourselves and are 'proud' of the result. We kept it simple and it suits us and David. A combination of the cards we made. The birth card, the bereavement card and the thank-you card after the funeral. And clearly showing that we believe God's faithfulness colours the morning. And He does. He is and remains faithful.
The other day, a friend of ours preached a sermon that said; "God's goodness is not a matter of what He does or does not do. It is a 'state of being'. He is good and nothing can change that." That articulates exactly how we have been experiencing it all along. God is and remains good!
Then comes next Wednesday. The 20-week ultrasound. We can't deny that it's just plain exciting. We have both taken time off and we are going to the WKZ in Utrecht for an extensive ultrasound. Afterwards, we have planned to celebrate together the new life we will be welcoming in a few months. Because yes, that really is a celebration!
How much we are looking forward to our little one, this little 'ter Borg' who is so incredibly welcome. How much we will enjoy it!
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Marcel & Annemieke Pasker from Amersfoort
Monday, 12-11-12 17:19
We had been there briefly this afternoon for our daughter and walked across the court. When I saw David's little monument, I couldn't keep dry. What a beautiful place he has been given and what a beautiful picture say.
Nienke's grave gets a metamorphosis from us, as it has become very dilapidated. after 10 years. The bear is hosed down and the copper plate polished and given a protective layer against further oxidation. We think she has earned this.
Eunice
Wed, 18-07-12 22:08
What a beautiful memorial! The song 'His faithfulness colours the morning' has become a bit David's song. When I listen to it I think of him and you and thank you for your 3-times, no now 4-times!
rogier and verena huisman from nijkerk
Wed, 18-07-12 02:21
Dear people, how beautiful it turned out, it really radiates a lot of love, to little big David and to God. We will be thinking of you tomorrow. Love
Mum from Hoogland
Tuesday, 17-07-12 20:01
Darlings, how nice it was to go to David's grave with Dad for a moment with you. It is like you yourselves. Full of hope and testimony to God's faithfulness and incredibly clever and beautifully done.
Tomorrow is really exciting, I feel the same with you. How much we look forward with you to this new little ter Borg. ( and a little Klomp of course) :)
Richard Klomp from Hoogland
Tuesday, 17-07-12 19:58
Dear treasures, we sympathise, love you and are with you in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow!
Eveline
Tuesday, 17-07-12 19:32
What a special stone! And what a comfort that it is not really there, but waiting for you in glory!
Many blessings!
Dad from Bussum
Tuesday, 17-07-12 12:43
Big hug! I look forward with you! x
Koert&Gea de Zwaan from Chengdu
Tuesday, 17-07-12 04:55
Dear Marieke and Nathaniel
Great to read your blog and to see your beautiful grave of David. It is so striking how you write about your own emotions and experiences and at the same time about God our Father, about His goodness....He never changes and that is so wonderful!
Good luck this week, as I can vividly imagine it's exciting.... and....four celebration to give a warm welcome to the ter Borg in advance!!!
Love from your uncle and aunt Koert&Gea
Pauline Smit from Amersfoort
Tuesday, 17-07-12 04:14
Hey lievords!
How incredibly beautiful David's grave turned out.
Lots of strength/joy next week with and after the ultrasound.
I hope all is well and you all really get to enjoy it!
Much love Pauline
alinde knepper from Elburg
Monday, 16-07-12 20:02
Dear Marieke and Nathanaël!
...Double feelings! Joy and sadness, looking forward to and missing...
We are praying for you!!! And ask for closeness and a piece of peace to be able to go into Wednesday with confidence!!! And hope you may celebrate that all is well with the miracle growing inside you!!!!
Your David's grave is so beautiful! It reflects the whole theme beautifully! His faithfulness colours the morning" every day again, in sorrow, in loss, in looking forward to your second miracle and also on Wednesday! Love from Elburg!
Richard and Françoise
Monday, 16-07-12 16:50
Hi Marieke and Nathaniel,
We hope all will be well with your little one on Wednesday. It is certainly exciting. We will be thinking of you.
Love,
Richard and Françoise
Esther
Monday, 16-07-12 15:59
Wow, speechless. You are brave juggernauts.
Love you
Bart and Esther
Annet Doornenbal
Monday, 16-07-12 15:51
What a beautiful piece of testimony is David's grave.
Moving! Wishing you a hopeful and happy, and grateful party! :-)
corriejanne michon from australia
Monday, 16-07-12 15:43
How beautiful the grave has become this will be a beautiful and clear testimony in the place where it lies.
I am with you in my thoughts on Wednesday and also celebrate that new life with you. God's blessing! love
renate scheinhardt from winschoten
Monday, 16-07-12 15:42
I hope for you guys a big big party!!!
Hans & Sitie
Monday, 16-07-12 15:37
Dear N&M,
How beautiful the grave turned out! We are silent!
We are in awe of you for this new life and remember you in our prayers.
We hope Wednesday will really be a day to enjoy all the good things God gives!
Love and a big hug.
H&S
Myriam Elias-clog from Amersfoort
Monday, 16-07-12 15:25
Dear treasures, how beautiful David's grave turned out! As Wednesday, we will be with you in our thoughts! We love you so much! Big hug