Monthly Archives: November 2010
Thank God for These Words
These words leaped off the page at me when I read them the other day: “Praise the Lord. He settles the barren woman in her home as the happy mother of children” [Psalm 113:9]. How often do you hear those … Continue reading
A Gift of Perspective
Before he died, my father was a cancer specialist. I grew up hearing stories about patients who had become like extended family to him. Many of them battled terrible forms of the disease with courage and grace – which inspired … Continue reading
Filed under Peace, Perspective
Infertility, Meet Thanksgiving
My nasty cold has morphed into a wicked case of bronchitis. My froggy voice is sooooo deep – except when I have no voice at all. I’m alternately freezing and melting. The trashcans are overflowing with Kleenex, and I don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Battles, Perspective
Infertile? You Are Not Alone
You’re not alone. I discovered that truth in a whole new way when I went to Sitemeter yesterday. Sitemeter tells me where blog readers come from. Not who they are (don’t worry, your privacy’s protected), but where in the world … Continue reading
Filed under Hope, Perspective, Speaking Up
The Worst Thing About Infertility
What’s the worst thing about infertility? That’s a great conversation starter in a room full of infertile couples. For many women – and men – it is often the realization that our self-images are tied up in the notion that … Continue reading
Filed under Control
Instead of Self-Pity….
I woke up this morning (Monday) to a torrential downpour. My throat was sore, and I’d had a terrible night of sleep. The alarm clock blared and my first thought was, “This is not going to be a good day.” … Continue reading
Why This is Happening
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” [I Peter 4:10] When I was going through infertility, nothing about it felt like a gift. It was more like … Continue reading
Infertility, Starring…
“I am the star in my own drama.” Say it out loud, and it sounds self-absorbed. Narcissistic. Entitled. And it is. Truth be told, it’s also our default setting. It is human nature to care about others’ impressions of us. … Continue reading
Filed under Humility, Perspective
Infertility & Stepping Out in Faith
What does the Bible have to say about risk-taking and decision-making when we are called to a future we can’t seem to reach? And how does that apply to the infertility journey? I recently re-read the story of Moses leading … Continue reading
Filed under Control, Perspective, Trust
Fear: It’s All an Illusion
I learned something huge yesterday, and it has very real implications for your infertility journey. Here’s the backstory: the host of a TV show came to my house yesterday to film an interview. She wanted to get the story behind … Continue reading
Filed under Battles
