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A Christmas Miracle under the microscope

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Monday morning, I saw life before it was even formed. I had prayed for days before heading into the clinic for answers. I had this peace and hope settling over me all while feeling anxious. The kind of anxious like waiting to start a race or waiting to hear test results. I wanted to hear the black and white answer. Instead, I saw a glimpse of a miracle.  Unexplained infertility continues to be a mystery for most.  I’m going to stop right here and apologize for TMI (too much information) on this post . But, for my husband and I, all the parts are squeaky clean…except for, well…the sperm to meet the egg, or conception to follow through, or for an embryo to stick to the walls. I know every couple that face fertility challenges have a roller coaster of emotions, but for me, I wanted someone to tell me that I can or can’t have kids. Wouldn’t it be nice (or rather a relief) if we knew the answer? That would save us time, money, trauma, emotional exhaustion! That’s too easy and it wou

Let it Shine

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One of the most beautiful lights, are the sunsets and sunrises. The holiday season is here and for some it means lots of joy, cheer, love, and lights. On the flip side, it can mean chaos, debt, high blood pressure as a result of stress, dreading the full house of family and drama, or simply the thought of going at it alone. Do you ever feel like hope is lost when you’re surrounded by so much negativity or evil? Do you feel your own faith is slipping right through your fingers? I do. It’s so easy to overlook the joy and love that is surrounding us especially since we live in a broken world. It’s so easy to walk downhill, on that slippery slope. Sometimes, negativity or darkness blinds us from love and seeking joy. It’s hard to live in a broken world with so many unanswered questions, with the feeling of anger, or the weight of darkness. We may not live in a perfect world, but that glimmer of hope is there! Let me explain… One of the many memories of listening to my Pee Paw pr