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Welcome to Emma's Story. It all began in June of 2008 when my husband and I found out that our family of four was going to become a family of five. Things took a drastic turn, however, when in September of 2008 our baby girl was diagnosed with anencephaly.
We had people across the world praying for us and for Emma that God would provide us with a miracle and that baby Emma would be born alive and be able to spend just a few moments with us. However, Heavenly Father had a different plan in mind and Emma died during labor and was born in the evening of the 15th of January.
However, we have learned that the true miracle lies in the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ and in eternal families.
If you have any questions, comments, stories, or anything else, you can contact us at EmmasStory@gmail.com. Thank you for traveling this journey with us.
We had people across the world praying for us and for Emma that God would provide us with a miracle and that baby Emma would be born alive and be able to spend just a few moments with us. However, Heavenly Father had a different plan in mind and Emma died during labor and was born in the evening of the 15th of January.
However, we have learned that the true miracle lies in the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ and in eternal families.
If you have any questions, comments, stories, or anything else, you can contact us at EmmasStory@gmail.com. Thank you for traveling this journey with us.
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What is Anencephaly?
Anencephaly is a defect in the closure of the neural tube during fetal development. The neural tube is a narrow channel that folds and closes between the 3rd and 4th weeks of pregnancy to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. Anencephaly occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without a forebrain (the front part of the brain) and a cerebrum (the thinking and coordinating part of the brain). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed--not covered by bone or skin. A baby born with anencephaly is usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a rudimentary brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness. Reflex actions such as breathing and responses to sound or touch may occur.
Taken from the NINDS Anencephaly Information Page (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/anencephaly/anencephaly.htm)
Taken from the NINDS Anencephaly Information Page (http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/anencephaly/anencephaly.htm)
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32 comments:
What a blessing! The Lord is so so lucky to be holding HER in his arms!!!!
She is so beautiful and precious... I cannot look at her without crying.
thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us
Thank you so much for sharing pictures with us! She is beautiful.
What a beautiful addition to your family.
I agree. Emma Charity Bishop is truly beautiful. Your family of five has touched so many lives in your example of faith and strength. We think you are amazing and feel blessed to know you.
She is just perfect! Emma is looking down on you right now saying well done mommy. Safe in the arms of God she will stay but her little foot step is left on your heart for a lifetime!
She's so beautiful! What a blessing!
I'm so happy we got a chance to see her! Thanks for posting the pictures. We love you guys and can't wait to see you! Tiffany, you look really great for just going through 24 hours of labor :o)
She looks so beautiful and perfect!
She is such a beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing the pictures.
She looks so peaceful and beautiful.
She is beautiful! Thanks for sharing these.
She's beautiful.
She's amazing! Beautiful and precious, too.
Emma truly is a miracle. Thank you for sharing your miracle with us.
What a sweet story you have shared with us. It has touched my life in many ways. My heart is with your family.
Ahh Tiff. How amazing. She is beautiful.
What a bitter-sweet moment for your family. She is beautiful!
So I scan through all the comments wanting to not repeat what everyone else has said, but the trends of "precious" "beautiful" and "perfect" say it all.
All those things and more. Thanks for sharing.
what a doll! hope you are recovering well. you are in my thoughts and prayers still.
What a precious few moments. We love you guys.
Thanks for sharing, she's beautiful. You're in our thoughts and prayers!
Tiffany...I've sat here for ten full minutes now, trying to describe what I felt when I saw that picture of you smiling so beautifully, holding your little angel girl. I just don't have any words for it. I feel like you've given me so much hope and so much strength, just through that smile. It's one of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen and I won't ever forget it.
Tiffany, wow, our prayers are with you. I'm amazed at the amazing woman and mother you've become since I last saw you. God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for sharing this difficult time in your lives with everyone! You are such an example of love and faith and peace. I hope I can be like you someday. :)
What a beautiful little angel, I am so glad you posted her pictures. Still keeping you in our prayers
Emma is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing these precious pictures. I am so glad that you and Tim are surrounded by so much love and support. Know that we share that love and support here in Indy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerilyn
You don't know me, but I'm a friend of Holly's from CafeMom. The picture of you and your family smiling, holding baby Emma, just made me cry. It is such amazing testimony to see a family so strong in their faith and belief that the Lord has greater plans for all of us. I am sorry for your loss, and I hope you find comfort in knowing that Emma is still with you in spirit. She is a beautiful little girl, and you are lucky to be her Mommy. God Bless.
Emma was/is a beautiful little girl. I know you must miss her so much. I have been thinking of you often.
((hugs))
Nicole (from Anencephaly Support) Mommy of Logan Quinn 11/28/05-11/29/05
Beautiful beyond words.
This is Misty again! I got your email via the yahoo support group... and would you believe that I already had found your blog and commented a week or so ago? Thank you for reaching out. I still just don't know how people do this. And with such a beautiful smile on your face.
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