Last month, Erin and Chad Paine shared the first part of Henry Paine's birth story. His delivery was long and brutal, but there was great joy at the end of it. Now, six weeks later, they are ready to share the details of what happened next. In the three weeks that followed, Erin experienced serious complications, including a severe seizure that left her convinced that she wasn't going to survive.
But through it all, the Paines felt the peace of God, and Erin was a light to everyone who crossed her path. She and Chad say they are incredibly grateful to the doctors and nurses who worked tirelessly to give them the best care, as well as to the family and friends who supported them during their darkest hour. They are also deeply thankful to their social media family that held them up in prayer. The second part of Erin's health journey just hit YouTube. Be sure to grab a box of tissues.
IS NOTHING PRIVATE OR PERSONAL WITH THIS FAMILY? SELL YOUR LIFE TO MAKE MONEY. NOT VERY CHRISTIAN LIKE.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand it either but it's their way of life. Seems to work for them.
DeleteI agree, and the more drama they have, the more money they make. They're also going in the wrong direction with their fancy ways and designer tastes. Growing up they had no opportunities to have anything like those, so now they must think having them really sets them above. They don't realize how wrong they are, and how it all goes against the values they claim to have as Christians. Outward appearances mean nothing. The only thing made of gold should be your heart. Actions speak louder than words.
DeleteAnon 10:30. Whyy do you think this familyt is going "the wrong way"? hey seem to live like most Christian families. I don't understand why you think they should do without.
DeleteWhy did God allow this to happen to such a godly couple?
ReplyDeleteJob said in the Scriptures, "Though He slay me yet will I trust him." It's about trust and faith in God. Times of trial draw us closer to God, are lessons to be learned like relying on God, building our trust in Him, gaining patience, building our faith. We're not always promised an explanation. We just trust that God knows what He's doing and leave the results in His hands.
DeleteBad things happen to good people every day. Being a godly person doesn’t mean that you will have a life devoid of pain, heartache or tragedy.
DeleteStarvation, death, maternal
Deleteand infant mortality have existed for centuries. Why did God let that happen?
God doesn't seem to protect people that are Christians from life's problems. Who knows why.
DeleteRomans 8:38-30 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[a] for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
DeleteTo show how great He is
DeleteThat's a question for God, not us.
Delete@6:46 I don't think I'd rely on and trust someone who continually betrayed me. Sounds counterintuitive.
DeleteContinued prayers for this family. This Thanksgiving will be extra special for them.
ReplyDeleteglad everyone is healed. but again that child couldhave died.
ReplyDeleteThe child was never in danger. Erin developed medical issues that had nothing to do with the pregnancy. It could have happened to someone with their 1st childbirth. Gall/kidney stones requiring meds and interventions that lead to undiagnosed uti, to septic shock, to her body resetting itself with a seizure that no one has an explanation for. I can't believe the number of people who come on this site and try to act like birth control is the ultimate cure because it prevents life from occurring with all of its complications! We live in a fallen world where sickness and setbacks are a part of life. Don't you appreciate the chance you were given to live and overcome all of life's struggles? And do you and the other negative commenters know that Erin is living with only 0.25 percent of her ovaries? The doctors said getting pregnant would be a 1 in a million chance (btw, birth control doesn't promise that low of odds). She has had THREE healthy babies since then. A statistician could tell you what the odds on three miracles is. God obviously wanted her to have another baby. And he gave her the grace to overcome this health struggle and share the love she experienced from her friends, family and church through this trial.
DeleteIt's not "one in a million" chance to get pregnant with less than 2 whole ovaries. Far from it. You still produce and release what you're supposed to. Someone used some hyperbole when stating that statistic to Erin, or Erin to us. Also, you can achieve birth control percentages of 99% (or fractions higher) with implants, or 100% in the case of surgical methods. A statistician could tell you all of those odds - they're basic science.
Delete@8:30 Regarding having only 1/4 of one ovary remaining, the body can adapt, and the remaining ovarian tissue takes over the function of both ovaries, potentially releasing an egg each month. Fertility depends on other factors... age and overall health. To say that Erin's pregnancy was a one in a million chance is not based on science or statistics.
DeleteBTW... this baby was at risk, as according to the Paine's video, the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. It's why his heart rate was elevated and the labor long and grueling. The reality is that pregnancy and childbirth pose risks to the health, life and well-being of a woman. If you already have issues, such as a blood-clotting disorder or other chronic health condition, it stands to reason that you'd weigh the risks of having more kids and potentially leaving the children you do have without their mother. Birth control does have a purpose. No woman should be made to feel like she's disappointing god if she decides to not have more kids.
The thought of God wanting a woman to have a baby is kind of scary. We're not talking about Mary here, who was given no choice. Erin knew full well what she was doing, taking all these chances with her life and with the baby's.
DeleteDec 1, @8:36am All things are possible with God! We do not have to fear God’s plans for us. In the Bible it says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.
DeleteGod is Good, All Powerful and All Knowing. He doesn’t make mistakes! We can trust Him! Jesus tells us In this life we will have tribulation but to be of good cheer, He has overcome the world! He promises to never leave us or forsake us. He also promises that what was meant for evil, He could bring good from it. (Genesis 50:20)
I'm so grateful for Erin's continued healing and that Henry is thriving. I'm not going to watch this only because it was awful enough to follow at the time it was happening, I don't personally want a refresher. May she continue to heal and have full use of her leg. God bless ths family. 🩷
ReplyDeleteWow- to the negativity people! Seriously?! This is their testimony of what God did! Did you ever think to just rejoice with them instead of being so angry? If you don’t want to know don’t watch their videos. Easy remedy. Some of us find it encouraging to hear others struggles & stories as bad as life gets the point is, God is still faithful!!🙌🏽
ReplyDelete@1:29 I so agree with you, I am rejoicing with them for God’s goodness, deliverance and like you mentioned His Faithfulness! What a precious family they are and all their extended family reached out to help, love and pray for them. Also their church family were helping and praying! Thank You Jesus!
DeleteThis is their testiony of what they THINK a god did. I do find it tiresome when believers attempt to convince others that a god not only exists, but hears prayers and answers them... when things go the way you want them to. When things don't work out, well.. then it's "god works in mysterious ways" or "you didn't have enough faith."
DeleteWhose angry? There's only 1 comment ,which is the first one,that isn't kind. I'm the one who said I didn't want a refresher which is why I won't watch it. Nothing angry about that. When I experience something upsetting I don't phone everyone I know to talk about it. Then your reliving it each time. Once was enough thank you. Have a great day. 🙂
Delete@10:26pm, Well said, absolutely!!
Delete@12:02pm, Nov. 26, I don’t think @1:29pm, Nov. 24’s comment was referring to your comment @12:09pm, Nov. 24. There were other negative comments I think they were referring to. Even one negative comment is one too many for such a Beautiful testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness to Erin & Chad and their precious family. Their story was very heartwarming and inspirational!
DeleteI thank them for sharing! They are helping many people through their testimony. All Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!
@10:14 So so true. Adding "It was God's plan" and "God wanted him/her home" to your list of bromidic remarks that aren't helpful and are actually hurtful. How many times have we heard those when bad things happened?
DeleteSeemed like a re-run to me. Most people don't film medical issues and put them on the internet for public viewing either. TMI
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the crisis is over and everyone can go home.
ReplyDeleteWell @12:02 glad you fessed up & I hope you’re ashamed of yourself since that was very unnecessary! I feel for you but lashing out in a negative manner isn’t the answer.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a blessing to watch the video and see their praise and thankfulness to the Lord for His mercy, after enduring this extreme trial they just went through. What a miracle that Erin and Henry are alive and healing. It is always important for us to bring to remembrance acts of mercy that God has bestowed on us through our lives, this leaves us in a place of humbleness and praise to God. After hearing of Erin sepsis shock I prayed that God would intervene and work according to His will…as a survivor of sepsis I continue to Praise the Lord for seeing me through that dark time years ago. How precious to see Erin’s father praying at her bedside.
ReplyDeleteI find no blessing with a god that permits people to endure extreme trials and then expects us to give him praise and thanks when we survive them.
Delete10:41, but there are hidden blessings and growth in the trial if you have the right perspective. Nobody wants to go through trials, but they happen to everybody.
Deletein the first part erin said thr cord was wrapped around is neck that is ehy labor was so long. that child could have diedshould have done a csection
ReplyDeleteanonymous November 24 10:13 am You really need to reread your statement. Life is full of PROBLEMS. You said Christians .
ReplyDeletelike only they should be spared from bad things happening to them. Please think hard about your comment.
Felt so much peace...a light to everyone...so grateful... I'm not buying it. She had a rough delivery, was really sick, and could have died. They all were probably terrified. Can they simply tell the truth and not frame it in some Christian martyrism?
ReplyDelete@ 10:41 I refuse to believe that a sadistic God uses severe health problems to prove his "goodness" or "mercy," or as a way to deliver a "blessing" in the form of a child. That makes no sense and goes against everything Jesus supposedly stood for - showing love, not bringing misery and fear. Erin was at risk with any pregnancy, she knowingly got pregnant anyway, the baby was in danger during delivery, and she was in danger later with the infection. Medical professionals saved her and the baby (had they not intervened, God would have had his way) and that should be the lesson to all.
DeleteI know but what can you expect from people who would video a woman lying gravely ill in the ICU?
DeleteIt was a bit over the top. It really isn't like that when you're in the ICU. Last Spring I was in the ICU for two weeks. I don't remember much of anything that went on there. My sister and my son knew I was better when I started talking to them at the end of two weeks. Then I was transferred to a rehab hospital for another two weeks until I was well enough to go home. I don't see the narrative they put out as being very real.
DeleteYou can't possibly know what peace and gratitude they have experienced. Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it's not true.
Delete@4:15 I don't question the Paine's faith or feelings of peace and gratitude. I just question that there's a sadistic god who allows pain and suffering, and expects trust and thanks when he ends it. And I don't understand why people believe in such a god.
DeleteWondering what they would have said if this had had a different outcome. It would have been very hard to use that same frame of religious reference.
DeleteUntil you experience that peace, that light in the darkness...
ReplyDelete@10:41am Erin & Chad were telling the truth. It was the hardest, most painful, tragic, heart wrenching time in their life. Erin felt like she was going to die and the sadness of not being able to snuggle her little baby and nurse him was breaking her heart and her and Chad missed their little children at home desperately! BUT GOD!!!
ReplyDeleteHe sustained, strengthened and comforted them with His love! He gave them a peace that He is in control and they could trust Him because He is Good! He brought them through their dark trial They felt His love and care and He delivered them. They wanted to Praise their God for His mercy and healing! So it is inspiring and heartwarming and encouraging to know we have a God who hears us when we call on Him in the day of trouble. We are telling the truth! Life is hard, Jesus, said, in this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world! We choose to have hope and abide in our God’s loving arms. He is the Good Shepherd! I pray you hear Him calling to you, Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.He doesn’t want Heaven without you. Look up John 3:16 and Romans 5:8. He LovesYou!
@10:46 I have a different take on this. That said, I don't doubt the Paine's sincerity and their strong beliefs and hope in a god that hears and answers prayers. And, it's a safe bet that the Paine's prayed for a safe delivery and recovery from the get-go. Instead, it was suffering and a touch-and-go situation for weeks. To give an all-powerful can-do anything god.. a god who permits the suffering... credit for recovery is like thanking your torturer for stopping the torture, IMO.
DeleteUnless we were there we really don't have any idea how all this went down. whole lots of drama. Time to move on.
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