Monday, May 18, 2009

Zachary Michael De Yager

Our love, prayer, and support go out to Shaun and Courtney as we mourn with them in their loss of their precious baby, Zachary Michael De Yager.  Courtney delivered him (rockstar style: 30 mins!) yesterday afternoon and they then had a chance to be with Zachary for a couple of hours.  I had a chance to talk with them last night and a little bit today and they have really felt God's presence with them as they are beginning the grieving process.  They were blessed with a beautiful time where they were able to hold their precious baby, cry with each other, pray with each other, and finally say their good-byes.  They said it was a very special time.  Please continue to uphold them in your prayers as this will be a process for them for days, months, and years to come.  There is a memorial service being planned for this upcoming Sunday.  We are heading up to Seattle towards the end of the week to be there with the family.  Please check out their blog: http://www.zacharymichaeldeyager.blogspot.com and continue to pray!!! We love you Shaun and Courtney and we already miss you precious Zachary.  We are happy to know you are up in heaven playing with Jesus!!!!

5 comments:

SPKarenO said...

Oh Melissa. I'm praying for them, and that you would be just the support they need.

Carly said...

I am so sorry to hear this. Joe and I are praying for your family. I just can't imagine the pain they are going through right now. What a blessing to have one another to get through the hard times. We miss you guys!

Kelli TenHaken said...

We keep praying... missing you like crazy. Love ya lots,
Kelli

Heidi said...

We are praying for you and your family in this difficult loss.

Robyn said...

My heart is breaking for you and your family Melissa! Praying so hard!!!