This is Jill's husband Bill writing on behalf of Jill to update her blog. She has not had any easy access to a computer or the internet while we have been at her parents during her dad's illness. She wanted me to quickly let everyone know what is going on. Since I am not much of a blogger, I will keep this short. Basically, the past several weeks have been very difficult for Jill and me. As she wrote in a previous post, her father was very ill and she was pregnant. Unfortunately, I do not have good news on either front. We had an ultrsound last Thursday and the baby's heartbeat was gone. On Friday Jill had a D&C. On Saturday her dad passed away from lung cancer. The whole family has pulled together during this difficult time. Jill's physical recovery from the D&C is going well so far and she is hanging in there, but of course she is very sad about the loss of the baby and her beloved father's death. She told me that she would appreciate any prayers for strength and comfort at this time.
She will update you later with more details about the last couple weeks. Thanks for all the support.
I am very sorry to hear the news on both fronts, Bill. Take care.
Posted by: Amy | January 22, 2007 at 10:29 PM
Jill- I dont think I have commented before, but just wanted to send you some hugs, and to let you know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I cannot imagine the difficult time you are going through , and I hope you find the strength that you need to get through it.
Posted by: Sarah | January 22, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Jill and Bill, I am so sorry for all that has happened to you. I lost my mother a year and a half ago and know how difficult it is. I can't imagine adding another miscarriage to that. I'm not a big prayer but will for you and your family.
Posted by: zhl | January 22, 2007 at 11:21 PM
I am so sorry for your losses. Please let Jill know that you will both be in my prayers.
Posted by: Dawn | January 22, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Jill and Bill- I'm so sorry for the passing of your father and child. You are in my prayers always.
Posted by: Natalie | January 22, 2007 at 11:38 PM
I am so sorry for both of your losses..I will keep all of you in my prayers
Posted by: gillian | January 22, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Dear Jill and Bill, my heart is so very heavy for you at this bleak and awful time. Wishing you comfort and strength and love.
Posted by: Kath | January 23, 2007 at 03:57 AM
I've been checking in every day and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for all your troubles - and wishing you all the strength you need right now.
Posted by: Juliet | January 23, 2007 at 04:48 AM
I'm so sorry. What an awful time for you. You're in my thoughts.
Posted by: Drowned Girl | January 23, 2007 at 06:21 AM
What an absolutely awful time you've had, I'm so very sorry. Jill I hope the time you were able to spend with your dad before he died was what both of you needed. I'm so sorry for your loss - for all your losses.
Posted by: thalia | January 23, 2007 at 06:38 AM
I'm so very sorry. I will continue to pray.
Posted by: Salome Ellen | January 23, 2007 at 06:44 AM
So very sorry for you both.
Posted by: Lyrehca | January 23, 2007 at 07:17 AM
Many prayers for you both. I am so sorry.
Posted by: Kate | January 23, 2007 at 07:42 AM
So, so sorry for all that has happened. Keeping you all in my thoughts. --Sonya
Posted by: Sonya | January 23, 2007 at 08:19 AM
I am so sorry for all you have been through. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Posted by: Karen | January 23, 2007 at 08:23 AM
I'm so sorry for you both. Please know that I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by: Lisa P. | January 23, 2007 at 08:25 AM
As you seem to know, unfair does not mean without reason or without future; at this moment, things are unfair. And like so many others, I am so sad for you and your family, and I hope that you get to the next, peaceful moment as seamlessly as possible.
Posted by: swisschard | January 23, 2007 at 08:46 AM
De-lurking to say how very sorry I am.
Posted by: Liz S. | January 23, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Jil, I am so sorry for both of your losses. Please know that I am praying for you.
Posted by: Allison | January 23, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Thinking of you both. I'm so sorry for your losses. Wishing you the strength to get through this and (eventually) some peace.
Posted by: Bronwyn | January 23, 2007 at 09:01 AM
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord,
And let perpetual Light shine upon them.
May their souls
And the souls of all the faithful departed
Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
Amen.
Requiescant In Pace
Posted by: Jennifer | January 23, 2007 at 09:10 AM
I am so very sorry for both of your losses. I have been impressed by Jill's strength but this would surely knock the wind out of anyone. Thinking of you both.
Posted by: Ali | January 23, 2007 at 09:38 AM
I'll pray for grace and strength during this most difficult times for all of your families.
Posted by: DD | January 23, 2007 at 09:47 AM
There are no words. I'm so sorry for the overwhelming losses you are suffering. I'll be holding you close in my thoughts.
Posted by: Lindy | January 23, 2007 at 09:54 AM
Jill and Bill: We are deeply sorry for your losses....may the love of your friends and family comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Love, Tara and Doug
Posted by: Tara | January 23, 2007 at 09:57 AM