A bright, brief candle...

... which was cherished and loved.

What a brave and godly couple! Given terrible news, they chose life anyway, and could therefore say "Until we meet again" with faith and confidence, and without regret.

"The doctor said that the majority of women with the diagnosis like this would terminate the pregnancy," said Rob. "And as he started to say that Gina said, 'No.' She just stopped him."

Gina says that in her heart she was certain of one thing. She was already a mom. She says God had given her a child and she already felt a deep connection with her son.

It was in that moment she made a sacrifice only a mother could make.

"I decided to hold tightly to my faith and push through my fear," said Gina. "I decided to put myself aside and know that this baby has a life right now and I am meant to be his mother right now." [...]

They had six hours with their son.

"I found some comfort in the fact that he went from safe in my womb to God's arms," said Gina.

The Harrises say their faith has given them the strength and perspective they have needed to get through this time.

"We have a choice. We can be bitter or we can choose to appreciate what were given," Gina said. "To actually carry a baby and be a mother is the greatest gift that anyone could have. I am confident that one day we will see David again and we'll get to know our son in heaven."

David Paul Harris taught his parents that love isn't measured in time.

"I held him and he was born and he lived and he had an impact on people," said Gina. "Most of all he had an impact on me. His life was so short but his life had great meaning." 

Yes. Exactly.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is a beautiful example of faith and strength and unselfishness! Sadly, it is all too uncommon in our culture; it is far more "convenient" for people to abort a child instead of stepping up to the plate and being Mom and Dad.

May God bless the Harris' and hold them in His loving hands. May He strengthen their faith and cause their witness for Him to shine through their lives. And, at the right time, may He bring them another child to raise in His name.

And, when it is time for them to go Home as well, I know that the reunion with young David will be joyous!

(Kitti purrs to the Mighty Malkin)

UPDATE: Please also go over to Wizbang!, where contributor Bill Jempty tells his own moving and faith-filled story.