Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega revealed the heartbreaking information Monday that their daughter Indy was stillborn, expressing their deep belief in God amid tragic circumstances.
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The married couple, who have already got three youngsters – Oceana, 7, Kingston, 4, and Rio, 2 – started their joint assertion on social media by declaring that “there are by no means the best phrases on the subject of loss.”
“After a wonderful and peaceable start, our daughter 'Indy' was born peacefully,” PenaVegas wrote. “It was a painful journey. However we discovered peace within the ache.”
The assertion continued: “God continues to consolation us and maintain us in His arms.
The PenaVegas additionally appreciated the prayers from the group round them for serving to assist them, describing Indy as “lovely.”
Regardless of counting on God throughout such an unthinkable ordeal, the well-known couple had been additionally candid in regards to the emotional ebbs and flows they confronted on account of the loss.
“Disappointment got here to us in waves,” they wrote. “Moments the place I felt completely gutted… then moments the place I felt blessed to have a second along with her.
The PenaVegas went on to jot down that human beings can not perceive why such occasions happen, however expressed their perception that Indy had already modified their lives and the lives of many others.
“We love you [and] can't wait to see what number of extra lives you’ll change,” they concluded their publish.
Well-known colleagues showered the couple with prayers and nicely needs.
“For God's sake.” I’ll maintain you all in my prayers,” wrote The Marvel Years star Danica McKellar. “I can't think about it, however I do know that solely God can carry the peace you search.
And actress Candace Cameron Bure added a strong message about heaven.
“We love you. We love child Indy,” she wrote. “Praying for you, Los and the children and the day you all meet once more. We’re right here for you with all our hearts!”
The PenaVegas have been open about their Christian religion in Hollywood, with Carlos PenaVega sharing his testimony with CBN Information final yr about how he hit “all-time low” earlier than discovering Jesus. As we speak, husbands and wives attempt to honor God with and thru their work.
“I at all times inform people who appearing, singing me all these items, producing writing, that's a interest, proper?” PenaVega stated on the time. “My job is to unfold God's like to everybody… That's my job. Every little thing else is a interest.”
Please pray for PenaVegas and their household as they undergo such a tragic loss.