Tehila - Irit Iffert
When I was in the 21st week of pregnancy
suddenly my water broke
The doctors advised: "Terminate the pregnancy"
During the 14th week we went for an ultrasound
"I don't know how to tell you this, but what we see here is not good. He has club foot on both feet."
During our second ultrasound it became clear that there was a problem with the baby's skull
that the skull had stopped growing
The doctor said, "There is a good chance that he has a problem with his chromosomes"
I thought to myself: "Will I be able to love this child?" I was so confused
"What is it I have in my womb — a monster?"
To me it was clear: abortion is not an option!
but these news simply crushed us
Here I am in the womb of my mother
With trembling my parents' prayer reaches my ears...
they are fighting for my life, my soul, my days
My times are in Your hand. Hold me!
No mistake, no coincidence -
You have appointed for me
a family, a life, a dream with joy and peace!
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
...and that my soul knows very well"
We were very uncertain, not knowing what would happen
So I turned to the Word of God
We believe that the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God
I wanted to have a clear answer
I opened the book of Job, chapter 12. It says: "God has counsel and understanding."
Wisdom does not belong to man
It is an obvious thing - God gave this life!
I do not know my future, but I have hope
My God does not leave me during difficulties and pain
In suffering, tears and sorrow, there is assurance in You alone
How dear I am to You, oh God
My mouth shall be filled with praise: Thank You, God!
There is praise in my heart — I will sing to You!
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
...and that my soul knows very well"
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
...and that my soul knows very well"
I was hospitalized for six weeks
and then — in the 28th week — the baby was born by an emergency surgery
There had been a total placental abruption
They got her out just in time. Everything was simply a miracle!
The beginning was hard, because there was a lot of uncertainty
many medical tests — she was very strange looking
because of the shape of the skull
Now she is 3½ years old, she is full of joy, a great communicator, active
loves to make you laugh, talks without end...
He is a sweet, beautiful boy, he's growing
We noticed that he is mischievous in a funny way
We all have our challenges in life
and Daniel definitely has his challenges
I am convinced that he will succeed in everything he wants!
life... life
You give life!
life... life
You give life!
life... life
You give life!
life... life
You give life!
life... life
You give life!
life... life... life
That life is inside you. Do everything in your power to preserve it!
You don't know what will be the final outcome
True, he may be disabled. So what? Is a disabled person not a human being?
Also a disabled person is someone who brings joy and happiness to those around him!
I have changed my outlook, my way of thinking...
from "something bad" to "there is hope!"
It is a blessing that we have a child — and he has a future!
As she developed she brought us much encouragement
Every stage she passed brought double joy...
"Wow, here is another thing she knows how to do — and another one!"
even though it would be nothing out of the ordinary for every other child.
My daughter, praise God, is healthy, complete, sweet...
God is the One Who gives life!
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
...and that my soul knows very well"
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
"Marvelous are Your works...
"I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU LIFE AND DEATH... THEREFORE CHOOSE LIFE." Deuteronomy 30:19
Inspired by the story of Tehila.
Dedicated with love, to you, my dear niece!
