Hard Things.

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Sep 6

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If it’s been kinda quiet over here, it’s because Life is happening all around us. Hard life.  And while it’s not really fun to write about, I do believe in the power of giving ourselves a voice. Good always comes out of bad. I believe it because God promises it and He has delivered  us […]

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Thoughts on Infertility – And an Update

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Apr 11

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There’s no doubt about: dealing with infertility consumes every last bit of energy reserve a girl can have.  Emily Ley wrote a fantastically transparent post on the emotional side of it, and I could’ve written it myself.  I’m learning to deal with it and I’m trying to choose joy. Choosing to cut myself some slack […]

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Infertility.

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Nov 13

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We’re sitting in the women’s hospital waiting room where I’m nervously awaiting bloodwork from the lab in the lobby. I’ve had to bring Jude with me because I really didn’t want to call anyone to explain what I was doing. So there we sat. “Mom?” “Hmm?” “I need to go potty. Can I go by […]

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Life as we know it

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Jul 12

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This summer seems to be moving at warp speed. Last summer – in stark contrast –  was painfully, terribly slow.Most of that had to do with the extremely oppressive heat (115 degrees, anyone?) and my own personal grief over having miscarried twice. I was never so glad to see a summer go as I was […]

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