In case you were thinking that I’ve got it all figured out and don’t deal with sadness anymore, I thought I’d let you know that it’s not true. While I have an understanding that gives me peace in the midst of all this, I can’t say there aren’t hard days. This month, for example, my period came between two significant weekends, mother’s day and my birthday, a time when both our families will be together to celebrate. It’s always been my dream to reveal pregnancy to our families on one of the rare occasions when they’re together. But, there is one verse that encompasses my feelings and hope. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Despite the brief moments over the past two weeks where I let my mind wander down that pregnancy road, at the same time I have experienced what feels like the beginning of a new chapter of my life. Last Thursday morning after posting “The Gospel Revealed through Suffering,” I felt a very unique lightness, an excitement. It was as if the infertility season of my life is over, not because I’m pregnant, but because we’re looking ahead to the second part of the title of this blog, adoption.
Because you’ve nearly been caught up to what is currently happening in our lives and because my summer is beginning after this week, posts will be on Thursdays only beginning next week. I hope you will keep reading because I feel God has shown us some pretty special things regarding adoption and I’m excited to share that with you as well. We thank you for your encouragement during our struggles through infertility and look forward to experiencing the adoption process with you too.
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This is for anyone who's ever had a prayer go unanswered, for those who have wished for something you thought was "good" but didn't get it. Even if you can't relate exactly to this topic, you might be able to relate to the principles. Men, if you and your wife are going through this now, I pray that here you get some insight into her soul. Women, I pray you see that you are not alone and there is hope. Your blessings might just come in a different form and time than you once thought!
Isaiah 40:31
"But, those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
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Michelle, I am continually blessed by your posts, and I just want you to know that you were my first thought on Mother's Day, and I prayed for you continually that day. I thank God for the wife you are to Andy, the friend and teacher you are to many, and for the mother you will be to a VERY lucky and special child! I love you!
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