For those struggling with the devastation of miscarriage| Craig Aven 'Perfect Way To Start'

I began writing this after my wife miscarried over a year ago, and finished it yesterday. I pray it brings comfort, hope and healing. (Lyrics below, and for a FREE chord chart and accompaniment track, click the link at the bottom.)

Perfect Way To Start
©2016 Craig Aven

I guess we’ll have to wait to hold you in our arms
But God knows how we’ve held you in our hearts
It hurts to think that it will be a while
Before we see how beautiful you are
And you may not know, but all our kids have songs
Though you’ve flown away for now, daddy’s still gonna right you one

But usually Lullabies, don’t make mommy’s and Daddy’s cry
But we’re both sad and overjoyed to know that Jesus holds you tight
Baby you’ve made us proud, We smile just thinkin’ about
How you left, and you’re first steps will be on holy ground
Be still my heart, Heaven’s the perfect way to start

I have to say, I’m fighting jealousy
Cause the angels get to teach you how to sing
Mommy had your room all ready, shades of blue and green
But she knows nothing can compare to all you’ve seen
What a sweet, sweet day it’s gonna be
When your play brothers and sisters, together on golden streets

But usually Lullabies, don’t make mommy’s and Daddy’s cry
But we’re both sad and overjoyed to know that Jesus holds you tight
Baby you’ve made us proud, We smile just thinkin’ about
How you left, and you’re first steps will be on holy ground
Be still my heart, Heaven’s the perfect way to start

LINK TO CHART AND VOCAL TRACK:

[hisloveisreal-lookup]

The line that speaks to me most is “you left and your first steps will be on holy ground” and the angels get to teach you to sing

[nxcapjay]

My wife sent this song to me a few weeks ago, and I've been listening to it nonstop since. We lost our first baby in April of 2022 after 8 weeks. We thankfully had our precious rainbow baby in July this year. As much as it hurts, we know our first is with us, and he has us ready for his baby brother ❤️ We love you baby Octo

[dannypounders]

My wife and I lost a baby when she was 6 weeks along. We didn't know until her 10-week checkup that the baby did not have a heartbeat. I never thought we would experience this. Life has some curve balls and its not easy to go thru this. They had to take the baby out this past Tuesday. But heaven gained a beautiful baby ❤️

[victoriavalverde]

I started a miscarriage devotional on the YouVersion Bible App I was starting to think about my baby Judah whom I miscarried 9 months ago and was missing him then thinking that he's not alone he has his sister Anayis in heaven with Jesus with him. They're in the perfect place with our perfect God ❤. The devotional led me to this song, tears poured out realizing its okay to still miss them no matter how long its been... thank you for making this song it touched my heart so much and encouraged me with hope 🤍.

[JenniferSmith-hgyc]

I've listened to this song so many times since I lost my baby boy. I actually came across it a couple days after I lost him. This song is everything to me, thank you so much for it!

[comerainorshine]

I’m glad my babies are with Jesus!! I’ll see them, and hold them someday….❤

[tarynthompson]

I lost my daughter at 17 weeks and my son at 20 weeks. Thank you for writing the song for us all

[jesimielwilliams]

Thank you for this beautiful song. 2023 and its still being listened too. Tomorrow marks the 1 year of my miscarriage and its hard, I have so many feelings and emotions running through me. I believe God has his reason but I cant help but imagine what would have being. This song is beautiful. ♡ God is still good.

[chucktherrien]

This song ministered to me as we lost two babies very early in our marriage (we were married in 1979) and very early in the pregnancies but we know we will see our children in heaven.

[TaylerGibson]

Angels getting to teach the baby to sing 😢 that one got me. Thank you for this song. I lost my baby two weeks ago and a Bible devotion about grieving miscarriage brought me to this song…. Thankful for this. 👼

[alvaphilbrook]

Absolutely beautiful, I can't wait to see our baby that was brought home to heaven before we ever held on earth

[haythebug]

We lost our baby just this August. I'm so glad a Bible study pointed me towards this song. It's bittersweet, all my baby will know is heaven, but I don't get to see her until I get there

[nosome]

I feel you. I know the pain. I lost my 13 to 14 weeks old baby boy 😔💔 very recently.We couldn't have children suddenly after 8 years God blessed us . We were very grateful and happy. I saw him once on ultra sound as I was having some pain. Than on my first ever scan after 3 months they told us his heart beat has gone 💔😔💔😔💔 Thats when my life turned upside down. I am existing but not living anymore. I want my baby son back 💔😔🙏. God send my my baby son back please. I miss him and love him and can't live without him. Mommy loves you my sweet son.
Beautiful song and words....

[donnamontanarella]

I am so sorry for everyone who has suffered the devastating loss of a baby.

[wrightmoney]

My babygirl Arabella was born silent into this world 6/24/2021.... Her memorial is tomorrow. We have found so much peace with this song, it will be played tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[bradleyrahn]

My best friend just lost his baby!!!
Thank you!!

[harryreinhardt]

I love this song... and miss the kids I never saw past the ultrasound. My wife left for someone else shortly after the second miscarriage. I listen to this song multiple times a week just to help me realize God has a plan.. in some way.

[Indyrm]

I am so sorry for everyone's losses!!! Our son Micah was born-still 2 years a go today (Feb. 6, 2014) at 24weeks. I have since then lost 3 more children, our daughter, Allison, in May 2014 at 6weeks and twins Heidi and Noah in Aug 2015 at 8weeks.
It is heartbreaking to be a parent to Angels!!! Thank-you for this song to remind us that our Angels are in a much better place and that we will be together again.

[cas]

I just lost my baby in November. I was seven months along when her heart stopped beating. It was my husband and I's first. Our precious Faith Marie impacted our lives in so many ways even though her life was short. Her body was so perfect and every child deserves to be cherished. Truly God makes no mistakes in making these precious little ones!

[jazminvillalobos]

I love this song .. made me cry so much. The part " your first steps will be on holy ground " hit me so hard. RIP to your angel babies. And to my baby at 11 weeks and 5 days.