Last night I was in one of two comfy chairs at Starbucks, coffee in one hand and a pen in another jotting down notes for this post and researching the history of Mother’s Day. The lady next to me secured the other coveted comfy chair and we were chatting. She admired my necklace, a purple [...]
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, ready to pounce on the fragile emotions of every infertile woman in the world. We are doomed for a day of being excluded from dozens of rituals: Mother’s day presents, breakfast in bed, special mothers’ gifts they will give out during church service, and the flowers that the hostess will [...]
When People Say Insensitive Things “Heavenly Father, I’ve been hurt by the words of others and their insensitivity. Help me not to be offended, angry or bitter by what has been said, but help me to forgive. I ask for your help to hold my tongue. Strengthen me in love so when I encounter it [...]
In November of last year my husband and I took a well-needed and deserved break. We visited our dear friends and children on their farm in Idaho. I’ve been privileged to travel many states in the U.S., but this was a first in Idaho, the gem state. I loved it! Especially the town of Boise, [...]
Male Sterility “Heavenly Father, your Word says, ‘You formed my inward parts, I am fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image’. You made me male and you gave us the command to ‘be fruitful, to multiply and to fill the earth.’ I ask you to complete in me what is lacking. I ask for the health of my reproductive [...]
I am posting a past devotional I wrote in the springtime of April 2010. Even though it is not freshly written, it’s still ‘An oldie, but goodie!’ as they say. I am still trying to catch my breath from the dealing with family responsibilities and trying not to wilt under the scorching Texas heat! How [...]
the beautiful sunset. I’m sailing away, leaving my heavy burdens on shore and floating out to sea. What about you? Maybe you’re not set to board a cruise ship and sail, but are you leaving your heavy burdens in the arms of THE ONE whose arms are strong enough? Jesus Christ? I love the story [...]
If you live in the Houston, Texas area you are invited to HOPE; Hearts Of Promise & Expectation for Women, a Christian Infertility Support Group. Come and receive the love of God and encouragement from others as you experience infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriage or failed adoption attempts. Where: Lakewood Church, 3700 Southwest Freeway New Beginnings [...]
“Heavenly Father, your Word tells me how to love and being envious and jealous is not part of your divine love. Father, I am struggling with envy and jealousy as I see pregnant women and hear of a new baby in someone’s life. Help me not to deny Your goodness and Your perfect plan for another as you bless [...]
“Heavenly Father, as I await these test results I choose to cast down every imagination; fear, anxiety and worry; bringing them into the captivity of Christ. I thank you that I have no need to fear bad news because You strengthen me and give me hope as trust steadfast in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” Psalm 31:4, Isaiah 41:10, [...]
Below is a link to an article titled, “Rules Help When Talking About Infertility” from Medline Plus, a service of the National Institute for Health. We can testify communication is the key to any marriage. Discussing with your spouse just how much you two would like to share about your fertility issue is imperative. Setting [...]
Conception “Heavenly Father, thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You! I desire faith like Abraham, believing that ‘You exist and that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You’. You said, ‘I would find You, God, when I seek You with all of my heart’. Father, I choose to seek You first, along [...]
Federal Adoption Tax Credit Update For families considering adoption, finances can be a major issue. The National council for Adoption has a great, detailed description explaining the current status of the federal adoption tax credit. One feature of the current tax credit policy is that the full tax credit can now be received when adopting [...]
Disappointment “Heavenly Father, it seems as if every month brings about disappointment because I pray for a child and nothing happens! I don’t understand why I have to suffer like this! But in your Word You say that I am to rejoice in my sufferings, because it gives me perseverance for the journey ahead, and perseverance brings about better [...]
Wholeness Completeness “Heavenly Father, in your Word you said when you made creation, man and woman, you looked upon them and saw that ‘it was very good.’ Father, my empty womb has caused me to feel bad, like less of a woman, incomplete. Father in heaven, as Your Word says, through faith in You, help me to endure this [...]
FROZEN EMBRYOS For some of us the fertility journey God has us on may include pursuing fertility treatments. One of the fertility treatments suggested to some patients is in vitro fertilization. IVF, as it is popularly known, is a treatment including fertility drugs to stimulate egg production. With increased egg production comes the higher probability [...]
This past July I attended CLASS seminar in San, Antonio, Texas. CLASS, is an acronym for Christian Leaders Authors & Speakers Services. www.classeminars.org For over the last year, I’ve been writing, working with an editor and trying to complete a book. I place great emphasis on the word trying. If you’ve read any previous posts, [...]
HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group of Lakewood Church TONIGHT @ 7:00 p.m.! If you live in the Houston, Texas area I’d like to personally invite you to the support group meeting. It is for women only and open to any one in the city or surrounding area whether you attend church or not. We have [...]
Continuing in this weeks posts about marriage and infertility, here’s a good one! A few years back I taught a lesson titled ‘Reproductive Cycle vs. Relationship’. Below is the handout from the lesson with tidbits of the teaching. Even though the lesson is not presented here in its’ entirety, I feel it will be thought [...]
Stress & Infertility Helpful information from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine What can I do to reduce my stress? • Talk to your partner. • Realize you’re not alone. Talk to other people who have infertility, through individual or couple counseling, or support groups. • Read books on infertility, which will show you that [...]
For those of you who are on the subscriber list my apologies if you are receiving multiple email’s. I don’t know what the technical problem is. So ‘thanks’ for your patience. I am in transition with a new hosting company and a new ‘web guy’ who is going to help me improve aspects of the [...]
Happy New Year to you! I hope and pray your holiday went well. Mine was simple and pretty much laid back, which was nice, except the week before Christmas I contacted bronchitis and pink-eye! Boy, did I sound lovely and look great for the holiday…NOT! But all is well now. I’ve been collecting thoughts for [...]
Starting this week in the Houston, Texas area, the Christian Infertility Support Groups will be meeting. We’ve added a new group for those who live on the north side of Houston. Please check the info below and see which one fits you. I hope to see you there. For the last 5 years I’ve seen [...]
Decisions “Heavenly Father, I thank You that You have the perfect plan to bring about a family in my life. Father, I am faced with so many decisions, the decision to _________________ ___________________ . I ask You to instruct me and teach me in the way I should go. As Your eye is upon me, counsel me along this [...]
Waiting “Heavenly Father, waiting is extremely hard, especially when I see so many pregnant women and little children. As I wait on the desire of my heart, help me to delight myself in You, to be strong and of good courage, to not go ahead of your perfect plan. I praise and thank You, as I wait on [...]
Lakewood Church’s HOPE – Christian Support Group will meet Thursday, March 1st. (Tomorrow) If you or someone you know is experiencing infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriages, failed adoption attempts please join us. We’re beginning a new workbook titled, Surving Infertility: What the Bible Says about Your Baby Hunger, by Beth Forbus. Our meetings are positive, informative [...]
I know, what you’ve always wanted to see! A picture of me on our wedding day, right? {smiles}. I dare not say the year we were married, you just might find out how old I am! Yet seeing the high neck collar and puffy sleeves you could probably guess the era. btw- He’s a cutie [...]
Anxious “Heavenly Father, a feeling of anxiousness has come over me. At times my mind is racing and my heart beats fast. Father, help me to do as You say in Your Word, that ‘in prayer and petition, with a thankful heart to let my requests be made known to You.’ As I lay my [...]
Miscarriage ~ Infant Loss “Heavenly Father, the loss is heartbreaking. I feel as if I am walking through the valley of the shadow of death, but your Word tells me ‘to fear no evil, for You are with me.’ Father, You said ‘You would never leave me or forsake me’. I ask for your presence now to bless [...]
One of the reasons I love about having an online ministry or blog is the connection to people all over the world; especially women. Last week, Yvette Rautenbach from Triune Echo, a gospel music group from South Aftica sent a kind email sharing her recent miscarriage experience, along with a song she wrote titled, Unborn. [...]
You might ask, “Unanswered Prayer? What’s with a title like that?” Well, all I can say is “Don’t you ever feel this way?” I know I do from time to time. After repeated petitions and requests with no results in the form of an answer we often wonder if God hears. Yesterday I happened across [...]
photo credit: hannahbunker.com HOPE Hearts Of Promise & Expectation for Women Christian Infertility Support Group Meeting Tuesday, April 10 th, 7:00 p.m. The Ark Church 450 Humble Tank Rd. Conroe, Texas 77304 936-756-1988 HOPE Christian Infertility Support Group is open to any who are experiencing infertility, secondary infertility, miscarriages or failed adoption attempts. Come and [...]
CONCEPTION “Heavenly Father, thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You! I desire faith like Abraham, believing that ‘You exist and that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You’. You said, ‘I would find You, God, when I seek You with all of my heart’. Father, I choose to seek You first, along [...]
This week, April 22-29th marks National Infertility Awareness Week here in the U.S. The theme from Resolve, the nation’s infertility association is Don’t Ignore. I love the theme, it resonates with us doesn’t it? Infertility is such an intimate, private issue making it hard to voice how we feel (even to our spouses), wouldn’t you [...]
Late last year a rather unassuming red-headed young lady attended HOPE, the Christian Infertility Support Group at Lakewood Church. She was rather quiet at first, yet it didn’t surprise me, most of the gals attending for the first time are. After our meeting I worked my way over to chat with her. I mentioned my [...]
For some reading this post, yesterday, Mother’s day, was a day you enjoyed celebrating because you’ve been blessed with a child. Yet after the closing of the day, some of you still find an aching, longing in your heart. Secondary infertility is not uncommon, but what is common is the guilt associated for wanting another [...]
photo by Larry Westfall This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. The theme from Resolve, the national infertility organization is “Don’t Ignore” bringing about awareness of infertility and the millions affected by it. As I reflected on their theme this week, I think I’ve come up with my very own theme. A phrase: He sees, [...]
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