What It Looks Like Having Faith for Your Friend Going through Infertility
As the years have passed, the gifts, cards, and text messages cheering me on in my battle with infertility are few and far between. And I get it. As time marches on, I have come to realize people are naturally excited for you in the beginning, as everyone around you has their cheerleader pom-poms out,…
I Said Something Insensitive to My Best Friend
We’ve all been there. We have had someone say something insensitive to us in conversation, and we get bitter or even angry as we tell them why their comment was rude. Or better yet, give them the silent treatment, making a vow to ourselves that we wouldn’t speak to them again. At least not until…
I asked myself, “Jesus, do I want you more than…a baby?”
“Up ahead and behind. Sweet, tender cries could be heard throughout. Oh, how my heart ached. No one knew but me, the tears forming and starting to fall. But before anyone took notice, the lights were dimmed, and the worship began. The first song we sang had a line that said, “I just want to…
Are Your Obstacles a Sign from God to Quit? (encouragement video)
Are you facing obstacles and wondering, maybe even believing, God doesn’t want this for you? After all, why would you be running into so many walls and dead ends? If so, this one is for you.
She said, “It’s okay, Mom. One day.”
Yesterday, I needed to travel from my small town in Illinois to the big city of Evansville, IN, to visit my mom, who landed herself in the hospital (she’s going to be fine). After our visit, as most small-town folks do, I wanted to venture to Target. Ya know, just to see what I could…
Is Infertility Punishment for My Past Sins?
Dear Waiting for Baby Bird, I come from the world’s most fertile family. My Mom has four children, with the last born when she was 36. My Dad has five children, including twins born when my Stepmom was 42 and my Dad 52. My elder sister has two children, my younger sister has two children,…
And the Color Is Orange
On this day for the past seven years, my Dad has had a beautiful rose delivered to my doorstep. It’s simply the sweetest gesture because it’s his birthday, yet he thinks of me because it’s Josiah Day, a different type of day I tend to celebrate. But while this selfless act is the sweetest, I…
Why Would God Do This to Us?
Dear Waiting for Baby Bird, My husband isn’t a strong believer and with us having infertility he wonders, “Why would God do this to us?” How do we grow together spiritually in this journey? Signed, Asking Why
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