Dear Heavenly Father, I praise you that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Lord, it’s easy for me to feel entitled for you to bless me — especially with a child. Please humble me in your presence and in your Word to acknowledge you as Lord of all — including my infertility. Lord, forgive me when I see my friends holding up their children’s drawings of turkeys or participating in a Thanksgiving play at school — and I feel that because I don’t have what they have, that you don’t love me. For I know this is a lie from the Enemy, Father, and I thank you that you desire good gifts for me, and the Enemy does not — keep my mind clear on the difference. Father, restrain the enemy from … [Read more...]
The 6 “A” Words of Infertility Your Loved Ones Need to Know
Whether infertility is new to you, or you're a seasoned vet, conveying how you hope your friends and family will respond can be complicated. Believe me -- I know all too well. Through the years, I've come to understand and recognize six key components to establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with my friends and family when it comes to our infertility journey. So, if you're reading this today and feeling as though you cannot share how you feel with your loved ones, allow me to do so for you. Simply share it on your social media or email it to your network and allow me to do the dirty work for you! --- To my dear friends and family, What I'm going through is awkward. … [Read more...]
Handmade Artisan Pineapple Gifts You’re Going to Love!
Did you know Amazon has a "Handmade" department specifically for artisans? It's the Etsy version of Amazon! Ever since I found Handmade at Amazon, I've been obsessed. I often find myself intending to do a "quick scan" through the site -- then two hours later, I'm still in my pj's and haven't eaten breakfast or lunch. Since I love supporting small local businesses and since I love Amazon, I thought I'd point you to the cutest Handmade at Amazon pineapple products currently out there! (If you need to brush-up on why the TTC Community and I are obsessed with pineapples, check out my post here.) Happy shopping! Pineapple Lasercut Wood Journal // Cardtorial Yvonne from … [Read more...]
Sometimes You Just Want to Go Home
As I walked Rudy on this beautiful autumn morning, I felt the leaves crunch under my feet. I smelled that comfortingly familiar scent of burning leaves in the air. I heard the leaves rustle in the trees and watched them swiftly taken around in the breeze. I sat on a bench, looked around at the quiet world on fire around me and said to myself, "I wish I could go home." It wasn't a melancholy statement, nor was it a plea to escape my life. No, it was a deeper longing, an innate pull from my heart. Perhaps now more than ever, I'm recognizing a similar pattern of longing among those around me. Those in their 30's and 40's are out of their parents' homes, living independently with families … [Read more...]