Lord, I am mad at you. I don't understand. Why does life have to be difficult? Why do the trials continue? Why haven't we received the answer to our prayers? Why are we still waiting? Everything is in place for us. We are ready. We have...
This past Saturday I participated in the 5 mile March of Dimes event. I hadn't heard of this organization until entering the infertility world, but I'm so glad to know more and to have been a part of it for the past two years. March of Dimes...
Since meeting my airport angel which then led to us switching churches, we regularly attend a bi-monthly healing prayer service. We are so grateful we belong to a church who is so willing to believe and pray with us. Healing prayer is now what I look forward...
Is anyone else in shock that Christmas is three days away? It seems like this month has been such a whirlwind and after getting back last night from another weekend out of town this week seems to have snuck up on me! I know I haven't...
Thankful isn't the word that comes to mind when I reflect on this year. That might seem odd, because it seems that I have SO much to be thankful for, but this goes down as one of the worst/hardest/saddest/grief-stricken years ever.ever.ever. And, this has nothing...
After Kai passed away I started listening to a sermon series by Rick Warren. I have shared on the first two sermons, How We Are Getting Through and Getting Through Life's Losses and today I'm sharing the next sermon, When Life Makes No Sense. By the title of...
Today's verse has brought a lot of comfort over the last month. Matthew 5:4 says, Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. This is the second verse in the beatitudes. This verse isn't talking about a casual grief or sorrow, but a deep heartache and grief. All...
Last week I shared a post about the 6 stages of grief. Today's post is from the the next sermon and a follow up to the last post - all related to the stage of sorrow, called Getting Through Life's Losses. The stage of grief can apply...
Sermons. They always help me in the trials. I have listened to this one 6 times over the last week. Because it made headline news many people know Rick Warren lost his son last year. This sermon, How We're Getting Through (starting at minute 10), was...
I was overwhelmed with all of the comments on my last post. I always reply by email, but haven't had the energy to, so please know how much all the prayers and sweet words meant. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It's hard to know what...