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One Year Ago Today


One year ago today we found out we were having a little girl. One year ago today, the OB called us into his office and told us that Maddy was not going to survive. One year ago today God heard the prayers of many friends and family and he started working a miracle. One year ago today I thought I would never see my precious little girl alive. One year ago today I was so shocked I didn't and couldn't feel anything but disbelief. One year ago today, God started planning that today a little girl named Madeline Mae Fletcher would be by my side as I write this, talking and playing with her stuffed cow that Aunt Tammy gave her. One year ago today God set out to prove that he is faithful and he hears his people's prayers and that he still does miracles. Today is bittersweet because one year ago today our dreams and plans we had for our new life with our baby girl were destroyed. But one year ago today God started making a new plan to give us a different dream and a different plan. In some ways this has been the hardest year of my life, but God in his wisdom gave me exactly what I needed when I needed it and I have seen God provide in ways that I had never imagined before. One year ago today, God started revealing himself in a deeper way to me that has changed my life. I am so thankful for one year ago today.

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Chrissy Cross said…
Wow! It is amazing how God works. (And I accidentally posted as Brian, so I deleted it.) :)
Sarah Kirksey said…
I cried with you that day, and tears are coming to my eyes as I read this and remember. What a blessing that sweet girl is. I love you guys!
Praise God, Hol! So cool that He's give you that new plan and dream and such a great attitude about it all in the midst of the past year and all its struggles! Yea for precious Maddie!!! :)
s&sjohnson08 said…
I have tears in my eyes as I read through your journey God has sent you on. Maddie is such a wonderful, tiny, and perfect little blessing! Our God is so good!!
bee said…
I cried that day too and many days afterwards. This brings tears to my eyes today. I was thinking it was Nov. 20 that the sonogram was done. That has been on my mind for a few weeks now. This post is amazing and a testimony to the POWER of God and His GRACE! I love you Maddy. You are so precious and NO ONE can take your place You are special beyond special. Thank you God for our dear sweet Maddy. Thank you
God for the beautiful sweet life you bring to us all. I am thankful God gave her super wonderful amazing parents.
Zach and Alyson said…
God truly has written a wonderful story for y'all. I remember praying and crying with y'all in our living room. I'm so thankful for your little maddy.
Brittany Joyner said…
LOVE it. She is a miracle baby and is so special! We love her!
Jennifer said…
What a year indeed! I can't even imagine going through what y'all have so far! What a roller coaster! So thankful for sweet Maddy! Can't wait to meet her. Seriously, one of these days, we have to meet up! And, keep up the great work with her!
Brandon said…
God can certainly work miracles. I'm so happy He does. Thankfully he decided you two were the best parents for Maddy and you will have the chance to raise her up.