Continued from Wednesday’s post. …And for the next 12 months, the lab requisitions stayed at the bottom of our metaphorical pile. We were in a new state, trying to make new friends, living with no health insurance. As upset as I was that we weren’t conceiving, beginning the hunt for a good doctor, then paying […]
The “Quick Fix” I Didn’t Take
Can I just say what an amazing blessing it has been to finally talk about the “elephant” in my room? It’s relief to not feel like I have to hide something, yes. But much beyond that, the outpouring of love, encouragement, and shared stories have been unexpected and beautiful. Thank you for being a friend. […]
Coming to Grips: August 2011
If this is the first time you’ve been to our blog (or if it’s a been a while), let me say welcome. Pull up a chair, bring a mug of your favorite tea, and join us. Right now we are in the middle of sharing a very personal struggle. For the first time ever, we […]
Journal Entry at the 12th Month
God has been working wonders in my heart over the past two years as we’ve journeyed down the road of infertility, and I can’t wait to share his goodness with you. But let’s back up the story and visit something I wrote June 9, 2011 (a year and a half ago), when my heart was […]
The One with a 31 Month Confession
Dear friends, I have something to confess. I have been keeping a very large corner of my heart a secret from you all for many months. I didn’t know if I should share or if this was something the Lord wanted me to keep private. And so I’ve waited for a peace about when to […]
Tears of Passion
Have you ever been so invested in something you’ve been brought to tears during part of the process? That’s what happened to me during the teen Sunday School class I co-lead. Yes, it was embarrassing, but it managed to be simultaneously empowering. I felt freed up to be myself, to be passionate, to be so deeply […]
My Nicknames {revealed}
What’s in a name? Oh, the possibilities are endless. (Or at least they are in my family.) You see, I come from a clan of nick-namers, and oftentimes the pseudo names have no origin and no connection to the person’s actual name. And for whatever reason, I’ve decided to share with you all some of […]
Exchanging Sleep for Youth Min
People who choose to work with teenagers are a special breed. People who claim to love their work with teenagers? Well that’s just unbelievable to most. And people who love working with teenagers and do it for FREE? Well, I’ll let you draw your own conclusions. I am cross-my-heart-honest when I say I am one of […]
The One with a Moments of Motherly Advice
I’m convinced. No matter how old you get or how much experience you attain, there will always come a time when you just need your mom. The growing-up thing means she probably won’t always be able to be there beside you, holding your head in her lap, stroking your back and whispering words of peace. But […]
The One with the 10 Week Whirlwind
Wondering where I’ve been this summer? Me too. It’s been a busy one, but I’m hoping it’s going to… ….nope. Not even gonna say it. I don’t want to jinx myself. ;) It all started in May. the 17th-19th, we were in Michigan for my brother-in-law’s high school graduation party. the 24th-26th, Kevin and […]