Sanctity of Life Week......Selah & Todd & Angie Smith

This story starts long before today.

On April 7th, 2008 Todd and Angie Smith gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Audrey Caroline who lived for 2 1/2 hours.

If you have not seen their youtube video (if you are my family, you have already seen this amazing video that captures their family and takes your breath away.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqXLS-crNfU

If the guy (Todd) looks familiar he is the lead singer to the incredibly talented band Selah. As we were talking today to Amy and Allan (not seen here but, the other two in Selah). They told us an incredible story to the song "I will carry you." It is an amazing song and I cannot wait until it is released. Selah wrote this song to pay tribute to Audrey Caroline and while they were recording the song at Allan's studio Audrey was kicking in Angie's belly. The doctors had told her that Audrey would not kick due to no amniotic fluid but Audrey did and kicked a lot while they were recording the song. Glory to GOD.

Why did I not get a picture with them, they are incredible!

After we lost Sterling Michael I was stumbling on the Internet to find something to ease my heart. I must admit that I have been angry and hurt with GOD. At first I tried to deny it because he had Sterling and how could I be mad at the caregiver to my precious perfect son. But, then I decided to admit it since he already knows anyways. Who was I kidding?

I say stumbled but I was led by GOD to find her video and watch it 100 times. It spoke to my soul. Then I came across her blog and began to read the entire blog. It is FABULOUS and if you have anytime I would suggest this reading. I have a link to her blog on the bottom of my blog on the left side. Her blog is called "Bring The Rain." I became a "Sunday" and found myself crying and laughing right along side her. Even though I have never met her I felt like I knew her. She is so real and doesn't pretend to be anything she is not. That is why she has thousands of "Sundays" read her blog from all over the Country.

The months have passed since Sterling's has gone to be with Jesus and at times I feel like the world is still going even though I do not want it too. Sometimes even though there are a hundred people who want to support you and be with you. You feel alone. Her blog has ministered to me and even though our children had different diagnosis' they are playing in Heaven together. This is a feeling that I cannot explain only that it gives me Hope to walk with someone who is going along the same journey.

While reading her blog I came across that she was coming to Focus on the Family. Hey, that is here in Colorado Springs. I immediately got on the phone to call my dear friend and former boss Denise Burt to get Aaron and I in to see them perform and share their story. She used to work at Focus and knows everyone there. Not only did that happen but, we had second row tickets and we were taken to speak to them after they were done with their performance. I was so excited. I am never excited anymore and I actually found myself excited. The service was beautiful and it is Sanctity of Life week. This week is to celebrate life in all stages. For more info please check out http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice.

Focus is doing amazing things including Option Ultrasound which is saving babies from abortion all over the Country.

Before I go, Angie while on stage was cracking us up because they kept zooming in on her and she turned to see her "big head on the screen." Angie is anything but big. But, after I got home and looked at this picture I once again knew what she meant. Why didn't I have them take two or fifteen for me to choose from?? Please excuse me in this picture.