I was never one to have a strong desire for a “career.” In the loosest sense of the term, I wanted my “worldly” priorities to be a wife, and once I was married, a mother. My husband did not feel as ready as I did, so we waited for 2 years before he began to confidently consider being a father. …
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Paige’s Testimony
His Ways Are Not Like Ours: (And This is Good)
My hands tremble as I write these words. Because I don’t know what it will mean in my life. I tremble at the thought of grief–where I never expected it. But also I tremble at the thought of joy. Where I never expected it. Because, His ways are not like ours. I read it in Isaiah 55 this week: “For…
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Can We Talk About New Year’s Resolutions and Shame?
Most years, I spend the final days leading up to New Year’s Eve in reflection of the past year. I eagerly begin making my resolutions, and sharpening my focus for the year to come. But not this year. I just didn’t want to reflect on my past year. I didn’t want to think about what worked well, and what didn’t….
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If Your Christmas Miracle Didn’t Come, Don’t Forget the One That Did
For some reason Christmas was the hardest, when I wanted to have a baby, and couldn’t. There was just something so magical, and warm, and bright–that made me feel like I should be pregnant. By now. Maybe it was all the hope, or the wonder, that seemed to stir the longing just a little bit more. I still remember the…
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Robin’s Testimony
[Before you read this testimony, you need to know, Robin is a personal friend of mine. While she was experiencing infertility, I had asked her if she would be willing to help me format the testimonies that so many women were submitting to Barren to Beautiful. The crazy part is, she was the person who was handling all the testimonies…
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