As I observed this vacant scene on the shores of Lake Erie, I marveled at the wonder of God’s creation and how, every year, He allows nearly every sign of life to be obscured by ice, freezing temperatures and snow.
When we first started trying for a baby two and a half years ago, the early months held tendrils of hope. My mind swam with thoughts of our future family, not thinking for a moment of the difficulty we might face along the way.
It was 6AM, and my eyes were heavy as I tried to make sense of the Scripture passage laid out in front of me.
Infertility is a physical problem, but it has ramifications that go far beyond the physical. God gave us not just a body, but a mind, heart, and soul (Matthew 22:37).
Meet Waiting in Hope Leader: Ellen Palmer, Perry, Georgia Local Leader as she shares her story of infertility, health issues, an unthinkable diagnoses, and adoption.
New team member shares her own journey… As I was waiting, though I didn’t doubt God’s existence, I questioned His goodness, planting this intense desire in my heart while not enabling me to fulfill it. Despite my distrust, He led me through grief and showed me far more goodness He had in store for this season. By His divine orchestration, He brought new friends into my life to shoulder the burden of infertility and to use my pain for His glory.
No matter what we investigated, what types of doctors we went to, what kinds of procedures, surgeries, medications and hormones, no amount of yoga or acupuncture, vacations or relaxation we tried… nothing was working. We just plain and simple could not conceive.
Meet Burlington, NC Waiting in Hope Local Leader: Lauren Tesh as she shares her story of infertility, faith in God and His goodness even with fallopian tube issues and IVF.
Meet Waiting in Hope Leader: Ashley Reed, Tyler, Texas Local Leader as she shares her story of infertility, health issues, loss, and adoption.
Meet Waiting in Hope Leader: Terri Eastepp, Nacogdoches, Texas Local Leader as she shares her story of infertility, health issues, and waiting.
