Memoir #55 Rainbow

Fortunately, I had no clue what an “Angel Baby” was until November of last year…because I had no experience with losing a child.  I soon realized that I had involuntarily joined the group of those who are mothers of Angel Babies, which I will now be a part of for the rest of my life.

In meeting more and more Angel Mommies, I soon came to learn another term used to describe the next child who follows the Angel, and that these children are called “Rainbow Babies”.  

The concept of "Rainbow Babies" is beautiful.  It is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope

We are nervous and excited to announce that we are expecting our Rainbow.  Thanks be to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:12-13

This concept of Rainbows can be applied to almost anyone’s situation, because we all have and will continue to face storms in this life.  Some of them will be so powerful that we may question if we will even make it through. 

It’s important to remember that when you are in the boat and the storm is forming all around you… you do not need to be the captain or one of the most important guests on the boat…you may be the prisoner in the bottom chambers, pretty much helpless to do anything…

But God listens to you… and he calms the storm by your FAITH. 

Your faith gets the boat through the storm…not the captain nor anyone or anything else.  And most importantly, keep your eyes peeled for your rainbow on the horizon…

May God grant you a rainbow after the storm.

Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.  Psalm 107:28-31