(Narrator) After their terrible loss, Lana took to SimBook to share her gratitude for the support she and Parker received from family and friends in immediate aftermath. Now she and Parker can focus on moving past this and adapting to their new & unexpected normal, though she makes sure to clarify that people don't need to walk on eggshells around on the topic of children. She and Parker are aware that the culture they were raised around highly values children and the people around them will continue to have children, so people shouldn't be shy to share their happy news.
Finally gathering my thoughts to sit down and write this. I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support you’ve given Parker and me in this tragic time. Losing Oliver & Naomi was the worst day of our lives and all of you gathered around us and lifted us up, and for that we’re eternally thankful.
Thank you to my wonderful family who mobilised when I was bleeding out and at risk of death (I’ve tried to tag everyone but I hit the limit), who prepared meals for Parker while he was at the hospital with me, who cleaned the house so we came home to a clean space after such a traumatic time. They also planned and hosted the entire funeral & memorial service for our dear babies, which I didn’t have the strength to plan.
To our church friends & online friends who have sent prayers, meals, and just a good word - thank you for showing up and being there for us. Seeing the sheer amount of people who showed up for the service warmed my heart in ways I didn’t think were possible, our sweet babies were so loved and all they knew was love. They are now in their eternal home praising the Lord, waiting until we can be reunited one day.
In the coming times ahead, please continue to pray for us and our healing. I had to have emergency surgery which has quite the healing time, and won’t be able to move much while I spend the next 6-10 weeks healing. While we are still adjusting to this sudden change in plan, please don’t hesitate to share your joyous news with us! With how many people in our lives are having children, we don’t want to miss out on a chance to celebrate with you. We are content that the Lord will bless us with children of our own at a time that He sees fit."
