Christian ladies TTC, we can encourage one another.

[ProfWife]

I hadn't noticed it yet! Congratulations!!

 

[No Doubt]

Congrats superwoman!

 

[SuperwomanTTC]

Thank you ladies! I have to take a moment to testify to the goodness of God. My grandmother gave birth to 24 children!!! Despite my grandmother's super fertility, all her daughters have fertility issues. All my aunt's kids are only children and no one was able to conceive past the age of 26.

God blessed me to conceive and have my daughter at the age of 30. At 31, I'm the first person since my grandmother to conceive more than once. Given my family's medical history and what my doctors assumed due to my weight/past thyroid issues, this is truly a miracle! I am so grateful to God!

 

[HisGrace]

Congratulations Superwoman!!! What a blessing.

 

[Godsjewel]

Thank you ladies! I have to take a moment to testify to the goodness of God. My grandmother gave birth to 24 children!!! Despite my grandmother's super fertility, all her daughters have fertility issues. All my aunt's kids are only children and no one was able to conceive past the age of 26.

God blessed me to conceive and have my daughter at the age of 30. At 31, I'm the first person since my grandmother to conceive more than once. Given my family's medical history and what my doctors assumed due to my weight/past thyroid issues, this is truly a miracle! I am so grateful to God!

Praise God

I'm so happy that God is doing a work in your family and that the fertility issues will no longer carry on in your family.

 

[Godsjewel]

Come to me when you are weak and weary. Rest snugly in My everlasting arms. I do not despise your weakness, My child. Actually, it draws Me closer to you, because weakness stirs up My compassion, My yearning to help. Accept yourself in your weariness, knowing that I understand how difficult your journey has been.

Do not compare yourself with others, who seem to skip along their life-paths with ease. Their journeys have been different from yours, and I have gifted them with abundant energy. I have gifted you with fragility, providing opportunities for your spirit to blossom in My presence. Accept this gift as a sacred treasure, delicate yet glowing with brilliant light. Rather than struggling to disguise or deny your weakness, allow Me to bless you richly through it.

-Jesus Calling

 

[xxx_faithful]

Does anyone in this forum happen to live in Houston, Texas ? (or in nearby suburbs)
My family & I will be moving there permanently from Brisbane, Australia this week.

Xx

Welcome to the USA when you get here safely! I don't live in Texas, I live in Alabama, so I don't know much about Texas. I work for a trucking company that has a lot of trucks in Texas though.

When you figure out what city you are moving to, be in Houston or a suburb, a lot of the Chambers of Commerce have New Resident Packets that have a lot of the pertinent information that would help you out. They may also have Visitor Information stuff at these places too. The states that my husband and I have traveled to and through also have Welcome Centers stocked full of information on tourist-y stuff and different information on cultural things, if you get into that. Of course, this same stuff can usually be found online too.

You will probably run in a lot of friendly people. The southern US has a reputation of having some pretty friendly people. Since you are coming here from Australia, you will probably even run into some people who want to hear you talk if you have a strong Australian accent!

I hope you and your family arrive here safely and hope you find the United States a wonderful place to live. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else...especially outside the South! You will have to come on here and let us know that you arrived safely and tell us what your first impressions are! Praying for a safe arrival for you!!

Thanks so much !! will look into it. Just moved here 2 days ago, haven't really been exploring yet. Went to one of the large churches in Houston which was great. Really feel i better get a move on with finding some friends around the area to make our stay more at 'home'. I wonder if there are any websites i can go to like a site i can post that im new to the area, and looking for other christian friends around.. ? hmmm

Thanks again, will drop in again soon xx

 

[Kuawen]

Thank you for posting that video, Superwoman, and congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm praying that you have a healthy and happy 9 months ahead of you.

I woke up in a very bad place today, feeling that all my hope is gone. I feel so alone and even excluded in every aspect of my life right now, even on these boards. I'm between jobs and currently seeking but that's not what's got me down. What's got me down is that, at ever turn that I've tried to seek comfort from others in my life concerning my fertility issues, I've been met with a lack of understanding or worse; brushing it off like it's nothing. The most painful experience in this is with my family and church. When I had my miscarriage I told my mother and she said "Aw honey I'm sorry. How's the weather where you live?" she too struggled with infertility, but she never experience a miscarriage and so she can't understand how I feel. My MIL was more understanding, and she is the coordinator for our church's prayer chain so my husband and I had put a request in to be added, with details that we're trying to start a family and "having unexpected difficulty" but she's forgotten about us... three times now.

I've spoken with my pastor and told him everything, about how I was sterilized almost 3 years ago and how much I regret that and pray to God with every breath that he'll heal me, and the miracle that was our only conception, only to end tragically... he was sympathetic but cautioned me against telling others in our church family about it, because they might not understand or might judge me because of my past mistakes.

But now I just feel so alone. More and more families in our church are having children, and I feel my heart break every time I see them scampering about during worship or see their mothers holding them close. This cycle in particular has been so painful for me physically and emotionally and I just want it to end, this road is too hard, the trials insurmountable. I feel like my husband and God have to drag me down this path of TTC only to be met with failure after failure, that every attempt we make to find a way to reverse the sterilization that *may* be ineffective, every hopeful month that I *may* become miraculously pregnant again, is dashed against the rocks.

I can't take it anymore. I can't be alone anymore. But I have nowhere to go...

 

[VGibs]

I am trying to be very very calm right now...but I am having a serious panic attack. Ian just called me from work to tell me that after next week his boss has no work for him and so he will be out of a job. I have no idea what the hell we are going to do at all. We live in a severely depressed area and jobs are not plentiful at all. Never in a million years would I have thought this was ever going to happen. He has a great job but they just have no work right now. I'm really scared...

 

[Godsjewel]

Thank you for posting that video, Superwoman, and congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm praying that you have a healthy and happy 9 months ahead of you.

I woke up in a very bad place today, feeling that all my hope is gone. I feel so alone and even excluded in every aspect of my life right now, even on these boards. I'm between jobs and currently seeking but that's not what's got me down. What's got me down is that, at ever turn that I've tried to seek comfort from others in my life concerning my fertility issues, I've been met with a lack of understanding or worse; brushing it off like it's nothing. The most painful experience in this is with my family and church. When I had my miscarriage I told my mother and she said "Aw honey I'm sorry. How's the weather where you live?" she too struggled with infertility, but she never experience a miscarriage and so she can't understand how I feel. My MIL was more understanding, and she is the coordinator for our church's prayer chain so my husband and I had put a request in to be added, with details that we're trying to start a family and "having unexpected difficulty" but she's forgotten about us... three times now.

I've spoken with my pastor and told him everything, about how I was sterilized almost 3 years ago and how much I regret that and pray to God with every breath that he'll heal me, and the miracle that was our only conception, only to end tragically... he was sympathetic but cautioned me against telling others in our church family about it, because they might not understand or might judge me because of my past mistakes.

But now I just feel so alone. More and more families in our church are having children, and I feel my heart break every time I see them scampering about during worship or see their mothers holding them close. This cycle in particular has been so painful for me physically and emotionally and I just want it to end, this road is too hard, the trials insurmountable. I feel like my husband and God have to drag me down this path of TTC only to be met with failure after failure, that every attempt we make to find a way to reverse the sterilization that *may* be ineffective, every hopeful month that I *may* become miraculously pregnant again, is dashed against the rocks.

I can't take it anymore. I can't be alone anymore. But I have nowhere to go...

Hi Sweetheart!

I’m sorry you have been feeling this way lately and pray that you will feel God’s strength and comfort during this time.

This journey is definitely not for the weak and thankfully when we feel down and that others don’t care or seem to understand, God is always there for us with arms wide open. I have had many friends who knew about my miscarriage and kind of just said sorry and left it at that. No call back or note written weeks later to see how I was holding up, made me feel sad. I talked to my mom about it and she said some people just don’t know how to react to news like that or something they are unfamiliar with. It’s not that they don’t want to be there for you, just not sure how to be.

From personal experience I can tell you that it really helps to forget about what others think or how they react and continue to press in with your personal relationship with God. Once I did that, I felt hope and peace that all was going to be ok, even when things didn’t look like they were going to be. Do your best to think of the positives of this journey…you were able to experience a pregnancy so you know it can work and you get to build a stronger bond with your husband and with God until your day comes.

God will never give you more than you can handle. I pray that you will get the encouragement you need and the Lord will fill you with His joy during this process.

 

[Godsjewel]

I am trying to be very very calm right now...but I am having a serious panic attack. Ian just called me from work to tell me that after next week his boss has no work for him and so he will be out of a job. I have no idea what the hell we are going to do at all. We live in a severely depressed area and jobs are not plentiful at all. Never in a million years would I have thought this was ever going to happen. He has a great job but they just have no work right now. I'm really scared...

I’m sorry you and your family are dealing with this right now

The first verse that popped in my head while reading this is…

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26

We are blessed to serve Jehovah Jira "the Lord will provide." We may not know where your husband’s next job will be, from where his next paycheck will come, or what will be your next meal. Nevertheless, before you were born, God had a plan for your family’s life and knew every detail, including the source of your next paycheck.

Father, I come before you asking that you will open doors for Virginia’s husband to find employment. Help him to seek and trust you as you direct him to the perfect job opportunity. Help them both not to be filled with anxiety or worry, for your peace guards over their hearts and minds because you are their source. I pray that they will have confidence, comfort and encouragement in Your provision. I thank You, Father, for supplying their need of employment according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. AMEN!

 

[xxx_faithful]

Praying for a safe and easy (as possible) move. There's a user named MamaTex who lives there.

Thanks eyemom It has been a smooth move. No matter what we happen to go through in life, God is continually reminding me of these words. "G.O.D P.R.O.V.I.D.E.S" you see, God does not just provide for us in one area of our life. God has to stay true to himself and to his word. The word describes God as being consistent in his character. Therefore God WILL provide for us in every area of our life.

In our home.
In our marriage.
In our finances.
In our wombs.

Whether we are going through a tough time or lacking in understanding.

God stays the same. God provides.

 

[Godsjewel]

“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4 (NIV)

Can I let you in on something? There’s a place I escape to that allows my soul to breathe and rest and reflect. It’s the place where I can drop the “yuck” the world hands me and trade it in for the fullness of God. It’s a place where God reassures me, confirms He has everything under control, and gives me a new filter through which I can process life.

Our key verse John 15:4 says, “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” This peaceful and fruitful remaining place is my secret place.

Honestly, it can be hard for a well-meaning soul that desires radical obedience to God to live in that way.

Rather that remaining we allow ourselves to be pulled away. The distractions of the world lure us to sell our souls for temporary pleasures, and it’s easy to be conned by Satan’s schemes. Other people rub us the wrong way, and we want to give them a piece of our mind. Worldly wealth screams that if only we could do more to have more, then ultimate happiness could be ours. And our right to be right seems to supersede the sacrificial call of God.

All the while God invites our souls to break away from the world and remain in Him. To remain in Him and enter the secret place, I have to make the choice to be with God by recalling Scripture I’ve stored away in my heart and acknowledging His presence through prayer.

Sometimes I do this because I’m in a desperate place. I pray, “God, I am here and I need You right now. I’m feeling attacked, invaded, pressed and stressed. Please meet me here and help me process what I’m facing using Your truth. I don’t want this thing I’m facing to be processed through my selfishness and insecurity. I will surely act in a displeasing and dishonoring way if I’m left to face this on my own. Block my natural reaction and fill me with Your Spirit. Please handle this for me. You speak what needs to be spoken and give me the power to hold my tongue for what needs to be left in silence.”

Other times I need to be with God because I’m feeling pulled into something I know is not part of His plan for me. I see something new I can’t afford. How easy it is to justify my way to the checkout line, whip out a credit card and decide to deal with the consequences later!

Maybe it’s a relationship we know is not in God’s will. Or a particular eating habit we know isn’t healthy for us.

Whatever it is, we don’t have to be rendered powerless by this pull. We can pray, “God, I know You are more powerful than this pull I am feeling. I know this thing I think I want so much will only provide temporary pleasure. I know the consequences of making this choice will rob me of joy and peace in the near future. Through Your power, I am making the choice to walk away. I will find my delight in You and look forward to feeling Your fullness replace the emptiness this desire creates.”

I need a fresh filling of God’s Spirit and Word in me. So I go to the secret place and simply talk to God through prayer and reading Scripture. Then I listen for His voice. Sometimes He provides direction and instruction on something that needs to be done. A sweet invitation for me to lift up an obedient “yes.”

The more we say yes to remaining in God’s secret place, the more we will live in expectation of seeing Him. The more we expect to see God, the more we will. The more we experience Him, the more we’ll trust Him. It all starts with denying the pull of the world and saying yes to God’s daily invitation to remain in Him.

Dear Lord, I am so thankful for the secret place, where I can let my soul rest in You. Help me to be obedient and to remain in You above all else. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

-Lysa TerKeurst

 

[Godsjewel]

Psalms 25:4-5 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

A father asked his son to carry a letter from their camp to the village. He pointed out a trail over which the lad had never gone before. “All right Dad, but I don’t see how that path will ever reach the town,” said the boy. “Well son, I'll tell you how. Do you see that big tree down the path?” asked the father. “Oh, yes, I see that far.” “Well, when you get there by the tree, you’ll see the trail a little farther ahead — and farther down you'll see another big tree — and when you reach that one you'll be closer and so on until you get within sight of the houses of the village.”

In the same way, I believe God wants to reveal the way for each one of us on our trails toward Him, one tree at a time. Sometimes we're convinced we need to see the end of our path, so that we can be reassured that there's something good down there, or that we're going in the right direction, or that we'll be able to see if it gets dark.

We know first hand how it feels to walk in the darkness here in the Land and not know where the end will be — and often how we'll have the strength and sustenance to get there. It's not easy to move forward and trust that God will light the path ahead and point us in the way we should go. But the fact is that it is a crucial step toward our growth and maturity in the Lord and we all need to get to there.

Let's give our hesitation and fear to the Lord. He will not fail us. He will be faithful to light our path and lead us in the way everlasting — one day at a time.

 

[uwa_amanda]

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[BRK06]

All over the country, students of all ages are gathering supplies and heading back to class. How appropriate that you have a homework assignment in today’s Daily Double Portion!

Here it is: Grab a can of hairspray, air freshener, perfume, or any other aerosol and spray a quick blast into the air. Pay close attention to the vapor as it hangs in the air and then vanishes. How long did that vapor last? 10 minutes? Not hardly. A few seconds? 1 or 2? Compare how long that vapor lasted in contrast to the length of time it will take you to read this entire Daily Double Portion. Compare the longevity of the vapor and the 24 hours that make up your day.

You may be wondering what a puff of hairspray or a blast of air freshener has to do with the seemingly never ending struggle you face with infertility. Hold on, friend! You’ve just earned an A+!

In 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, the apostle Paul writes For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

There are times when it seems your struggle with infertility will never end. You wonder if you will ever be a parent or if your unmet desire for a child will go with you to your grave. Since the loss of your baby, you fear that grief will be your life long companion. How can infertility or loss be considered light and momentary troubles?

Consider your struggle with infertility to be like the blast of hairspray you sprayed into the air. It was there for a moment, and then it was gone. When you contrasted the length of time it lingered to the 24 hours in a day, how did it compare? Infertility is a season in your life--a very important season--but a season nonetheless. A day will come when it will be part of your past and not a part of your every waking moment. What a wonderful day! God can work through these troubles to bring you closer and closer to Him. You can learn to trust Him through the babyless months as you seek His will for your life. Learning to trust God when you cannot decipher His plan is a treasure beyond description. What a beautiful example of fixing your eyes on things not seen.

But what if your heartache lies in the realm of loss? Losing a baby doesn’t feel “light” or “momentary” at all. Friend, as painful as your loss is, realize that if you are a child of God, your separation from your child is temporary. In comparison to eternity, the time you are separated by death from your baby will be like that vapor. You sprayed the vapor in the air and in a moment it was gone. The time you are separated from your baby will be like that vapor in comparison to eternity. When you are reunited in Heaven--never to be separated again--your time together and the joy you have will far outweigh your hurt and separation you experience here. This is why Paul says we fix our eyes on what is unseen, on what is eternal. We fix our eyes, we fix our hearts on eternal life.

When you need to be reminded that infertility and grief will not last for an eternity, go blast a puff of hairspray or air freshener. Notice how briefly the vapor remains in the air compared to the rest of your day. Although it is difficult as you walk through these seasons, encourage yourself and do not lose heart. These troubles are achieving an eternal glory that far outweigh them all.

 

[uwa_amanda]

All over the country, students of all ages are gathering supplies and heading back to class. How appropriate that you have a homework assignment in today’s Daily Double Portion!

Here it is: Grab a can of hairspray, air freshener, perfume, or any other aerosol and spray a quick blast into the air. Pay close attention to the vapor as it hangs in the air and then vanishes. How long did that vapor last? 10 minutes? Not hardly. A few seconds? 1 or 2? Compare how long that vapor lasted in contrast to the length of time it will take you to read this entire Daily Double Portion. Compare the longevity of the vapor and the 24 hours that make up your day.

You may be wondering what a puff of hairspray or a blast of air freshener has to do with the seemingly never ending struggle you face with infertility. Hold on, friend! You’ve just earned an A+!

In 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, the apostle Paul writes For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

There are times when it seems your struggle with infertility will never end. You wonder if you will ever be a parent or if your unmet desire for a child will go with you to your grave. Since the loss of your baby, you fear that grief will be your life long companion. How can infertility or loss be considered light and momentary troubles?

Consider your struggle with infertility to be like the blast of hairspray you sprayed into the air. It was there for a moment, and then it was gone. When you contrasted the length of time it lingered to the 24 hours in a day, how did it compare? Infertility is a season in your life--a very important season--but a season nonetheless. A day will come when it will be part of your past and not a part of your every waking moment. What a wonderful day! God can work through these troubles to bring you closer and closer to Him. You can learn to trust Him through the babyless months as you seek His will for your life. Learning to trust God when you cannot decipher His plan is a treasure beyond description. What a beautiful example of fixing your eyes on things not seen.

But what if your heartache lies in the realm of loss? Losing a baby doesn’t feel “light” or “momentary” at all. Friend, as painful as your loss is, realize that if you are a child of God, your separation from your child is temporary. In comparison to eternity, the time you are separated by death from your baby will be like that vapor. You sprayed the vapor in the air and in a moment it was gone. The time you are separated from your baby will be like that vapor in comparison to eternity. When you are reunited in Heaven--never to be separated again--your time together and the joy you have will far outweigh your hurt and separation you experience here. This is why Paul says we fix our eyes on what is unseen, on what is eternal. We fix our eyes, we fix our hearts on eternal life.

When you need to be reminded that infertility and grief will not last for an eternity, go blast a puff of hairspray or air freshener. Notice how briefly the vapor remains in the air compared to the rest of your day. Although it is difficult as you walk through these seasons, encourage yourself and do not lose heart. These troubles are achieving an eternal glory that far outweigh them all.

Long time no see! How have you been?

 

[Godsjewel]

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

People often ask me, “How do you handle it all?”

Depending on the situation, I answer in a variety of ways:

I’m wired this way. And that’s partly true. I have a God-wired ability to stay focused in the midst of chaos … most of the time. I’m more left-brained than my husband, and he’s an engineer!

I stay organized … most of the time. Usually, I can find what I need when I need it. Usually, I prepare in advance. There are times when life gets the best of me, and someone wears the same socks two days in a row. But systems and schedules help me stay on top of responsibilities.

My kids are older. We still have issues that derail my best-laid plans, but they’re different than when my kids were toddlers and one tried to use my car keys to unlock the back gate, dropping them in the alley by accident. That threw me into a meltdown of monumental proportions.

But when people ask “How do you handle it all?” it’s usually when I’ve shared something that has changed my life more than anything else. An act of obedience my family made eight years ago has pushed me to the edge of myself, made me question who I am and question God about His choice of me for this assignment. But it’s also made me cling to Him with more desperation than ever before. What is it?

Adopting two little girls from Africa.

I haven’t written much about these challenges due to respecting my family’s privacy. And I also don’t want to discourage adoptive parents with how hard our journey has been. It’s one of the most important things I’ve ever done. But also the most costly.

In 2005 we adopted two girls, ages 8 and 10, from war-torn Liberia. We knew nothing about their background, other than it contained deprivation even other poor countries don’t experience. No running water, no electricity, no school, no exposure to books or even television. Just basic existence for years.

Welcoming these little girls into our family at first seemed easy. They responded well to our love. They thrived with good food and education. But very soon we realized challenges. And then very sad truths about what happened in Africa started being uncovered.

One daughter has cognitive challenges that will impact her ability to live independently the rest of her life, and ours. With the other we faced behavioral challenges-significant issues based on an early history of neglect and abuse.

Sometimes there are Hallmark-channel-endings, but that’s not our story. We live every day with our daughters’ wounds and challenges. And these hardships have deeply affected me and my husband. They have affected our three biological children.

Here’s what I’ve discovered: all my God-wired ability to think through chaos, all my attempts at organization and having older kids didn’t prepare me for this.

But God’s strength did.

So how do I manage it all? Every day I turn to God and rely on what 2 Corinthians 12:9 teaches me …

I don’t have it in me to do this one more day, I need Your strength.

I don’t have the patience in me for this … I need Your patience.

I can’t think straight right now … I need Your clarity.

I’m not even sure I have love in me right now … I need Your love.

And I get my portion for that day. I get just enough strength, patience, and clarity to make it through. And a new definition of love that’s stronger and tougher and more determined than I have ever experienced.

I wish I could write more about my family’s story, and maybe someday I will. But for now, it’s brought me to my knees; it’s made me more humble; it’s made me less judgmental, and it’s made me depend on God more than ever.

God’s strength is enough. But I had to get to the end of mine to learn that.

Heavenly Father, although I didn’t know I’d be facing my current challenges, You did. Thank You for offering to step in the gap between my needs and my insufficient reservoir of strength with Your peace, wisdom, strength and love. Help me to lean on You when I feel like things are falling apart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

-Glynnis Witwer

 

[Godsjewel]

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls,

for My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

There are so many Scriptures that encourage you to be strong, and to be of good cheer. We’re reminded that even though there will be problems in our lives, Christ has overcome the world, so ultimately we know we’ll be okay. But there are still days when all we want to do is pull the covers over our heads and stay in bed. Is today one of those days?

Jesus knew life would be hard. He knew that infertility and loss would be hard. The precious comforting words you read in Matthew 11:28-30 were spoken from His lips. If today is one of those days where everything feels too hard, hear Him say to you today, “Come to Me, you who are weary. I’ll give you rest.” You’ve tried to be strong for so long. You’ve tried to build your faith and tried to believe through so many failed procedures and negative pregnancy tests. Nothing could have convinced you that last month wasn’t the month--until your period and your tears started again. You’re just tired. Tired of trying and tired of crying.

Perhaps my friend, Erin, can say it better. She’s shares her heart with you in a poem she wrote and allows me to share with you.

One day, I won't need to hear "Mommy" or hold you or help you or feed you.

I will see clearly, instead of "through a glass dimly."

I will trust that God's ways really are "higher than my ways."

I will see how He "worked all things together for good."

Faith will be in Him alone-not in any earthly relationship.

Faith will even pass away, becoming sight of all things hoped for.

But today, I feel like such a baby.

God, will You please hold, me, help me, feed me, and call me Your child?


So if you’re tired today, hear the voice of Jesus beckoning you to come to Him, to rest in His embrace. To learn from Him and find rest. You can resume the fight tomorrow. But for today, just let Him hold you, help you, feed you and call you His child.

 

[me222]

Hi all. Sorry it's been awhile. I mainly quietly read to see how you all are and what's happening. Praying for children for each of us. My husband and I are serving in another country now. It is hard because sometimes I struggle with- if I was in a Western country and had a job (we're currently living on our savings), we'd be able to get help from fertility specialists, etc. But- God knows this. He knows where each of us are at. He knows our hurts, our prayers, our worries. He is the giver and taker of life. Praying each of us on this forum will trust Him and know Him more throughout this difficult journey.
Your sister in Jesus.