For Baby Preston's Prayer Warriors!

I received a frowarded e-mail from Becky, the daycare provider for Preston. Her husband and toddler daughter are coping with this, along with Preston's family. Here's what she wrote:

"Okay here's some new things you can share with people praying around the country. Preston was 3 months old to the day. He has two older siblings that went to a day care and preschool in another town. Preston was a very good baby and is dearly missed by many many people. The prayer service held tonight had no more sitting space even after additional chairs were added. I was able to let my emotions run and have add a better time dealing with this now. I actually slept last night in a more fitful sleep however my daughter was awake more often and interrupted my sleep. Since she was sleeping when I found Preston it doesn't seem to be causing her any issues. However I don't know what she dreams about or what she's thinking since he is no longer here.

Tonight we went to the visitation and prayer service. It was very crowded. Both (Preston's) mom and dad were glad to see that I was able to make it. I've had contact with dad since Wednesday but haven't seen mom since Wednesday night at the hospital. She is still having a hard time with losing her boy but has been able to tell me that she doesn't belive that there was anything else that could have been done for him. She told me tonight that I took good care of Preston and gave it my all in trying to help resuscitate him. For this I'm so very thankful. The funeral home did a good job of making Preston look good and natural.

From what I know the family won't hear anything from the autopsy for at least another 7 days so at this point it is still believed to have been SIDS. If you would pass along the request to have all of the prayer warriors send their e-mails this way (princessbe@hotmail.com ), the family would like to have me forward them on. Prayers can be more specific in that:

Mom "N" will need to go back to work as a massage therapist in her own office and needs to feel comfortable leaving her other kids in day care. She also needs the comfort of GOD's arms to remind her that Preston is in heaven and being taken care of so she can let go of her grief and sadness to rejoice that Preston will not have to grow up in this cruel world.

Dad "M" will need prayers to help him keep his mind focused on work as he owns a construction business and has turned over main control to a worker for the last week. He will also need the security of leaving the children with someone else.

The kids have been doing well in handling this but Preston's sister is old enough to really understand the fact that death will keep Preston from coming back. So I believe it would be best to Pray that "A" will find comfort in knowing that she will someday see her little brother in heaven and also to be willing to help mom and dad with her younger brother "J" who doesn't quite know what to think about Preston being gone.I'm not sure if they are born again Christians.

They are willing to read whatever is sent to them in e-mails, just knowing that there are people they don't even know praying for them and the rest of the family.

As for me and my household:

My husband has been supporting me and not wanting to leave me alone unless I'm absolutely sure I want him to. He could use prayers on the wisdom and guidance to help me. He's also gotten a bit more nervous that something will happen to our daughter and worries more often. Pray that GOD will give him a calm and reassurance.

Our daughter really doesn't seem to be bothered with anything so basically pray that she will continue to be a bright spot in our lives and keep making us smile, reminding us of the good on Earth.

I could use prayers in coping with this tragedy and letting my mind place this in my memory so that I can move forward and not hang back. I need prayers to remove the guilt and the terrible "what if's". I also ask for prayers in that I am able to keep a sense of peace and normal in our home so I may continue to watch over other children without continually disturbing their sleep and play with my paranoia.

I want to thank you all for your prayers and the support you show us even if we don't know you. Thank you again and again. Please forward this on to anyone that you know is praying so that they may feel the right words coming to them and can share with us on this end. Remember the family would like to hear from some of the warriors out there keeping us in your minds. Thank you Greatly."

Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail. I appreciate it. Feel free to send on any e-mails to Preston's daycare provider, Becky, and she will send them on to the family. I prayed at 2pm for the familyas they went to Preston's funeral today, and hope that you did as well. However, if you were unable to, PLEASE pray with me now, as we have more specific prayers to be praying. I will continue to give you updates. Thank you, Whol_E_ Herbster