Many people in the course of these years of blogging in infertility or teaching in the midst have come to me or commented on how my blogs have encouraged them in the weight of their journeys. Some that I suspected might struggle, some who I had no clue were struggling… Some of you might say,Continue reading “Why I share vulnerable places…”
Category Archives: infertility
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow…
Sometimes life gets so loud and painful that we miss recognizing blessings. Our vision gets blurry because we are just trying to survive. We start the journey with clear eyes, but life and all of its subtle and not so subtle issues help us to forget the goal for which we were striving. This storyContinue reading “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow…”
Remember
Life is hard. We forget the good at times. We forget where and how we have grown. We forget friends who were faithful along the way. We can major on our feelings of the crisis or the mundane we are in. This is the human condition. That is why God reminded the children of IsraelContinue reading “Remember”
Hope In One Thing
We use the word “hope” often. I hope my child grows to love Jesus. I hope my husband experiences healing here with his rheumatoid arthritis. I hope that you have a good day. I hope you enjoy the holiday season. I hope that I live fully to glorify Christ. The only place to put myContinue reading “Hope In One Thing”
Where does my hope come from?
Jack turned one a few Sundays ago. My heart was full with thanks, memories, relief that that first month was not to be relived:). What a beautiful, fun-loving, joyful, strong, funny, determined little one we are blessed with. In the time of postpartum depression, I could never have imagined the beauty of his life andContinue reading “Where does my hope come from?”
What If?
What if we got what we wanted when we wanted it? That’s what we demand… What if I had gotten pregnant in the first months we tried and we never went through the years of infertility? How would my life be different? How would the world be different? If that…then I would not haveContinue reading “What If?”
Feelings, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Feelings…
In the last few days I have had several conversations that remind me that our feelings can be tricky. We have feelings for a reason. They help us express joy and enjoy life. They can be exhilirating. They often can alert us to something big going on in our heart and relationships. Feelings are notContinue reading “Feelings, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Feelings…”
Lots of Thoughts…
It has been a long while since I have posted a blog. Many times I have thought of topics to write about that are swirling in my head and heart–I just have not. Life is full of different seasons. My thirties, to this point, have been about pain, struggle and immense growth inContinue reading “Lots of Thoughts…”
A Beautiful Symphony
My heart is full, pondering, and noisy at times. These last few weeks have been full of well-wishers, buzz, and a continued sickness. I have thought often of Mary “pondering all these things in her heart.” (I am not comparing myself to her–cannot imagine pondering the immensity of that gift of life!) I haveContinue reading “A Beautiful Symphony”
A thankful heart that He has given me…
When I was in 8th grade, I went to an aerobics class where we listened to a Mylon Lefevre song “Thankful heart” while we did abdominal exercises. An ironic lesson for choosing thanks in pain (who likes sit-ups?). An ah-ha moment–exactly what I have been learning the last few years–learning to think on truthContinue reading “A thankful heart that He has given me…”
The Art of Coming Alive 