This week is National Infertility Awareness week. The facts of who is affected by infertility is truly staggering. According to resolve.org: 1 in 8 couples (or 12% of married women) have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. 7.4 million women (or 11.9%) have ever received any infertility services in their lifetime. Approximately one-third of… Continue reading The Lies of Infertility
When Raccoons Attack
Our home is in the middle of the city, however we have a city park located at the back of our property. The park isn't what you would imagine. It's basically a large green space, and a wooded area. We also have a pond in our back yard. The pond and the park are two of the features… Continue reading When Raccoons Attack
The Anniversary That Won’t End
In 2017, we learned we were pregnant, however our pregnancy ended 48 days later. Some of those 48 days were days that I couldn't wipe the smile off my face because I was so excited. Sadly, many of those days were incredibly dark. Our pregnancy was an absolute emotional roller coaster, that was more traumatic… Continue reading The Anniversary That Won’t End
Hope After Easter
I woke up on the Saturday before Easter feeling heavy. The past week has been incredibly hard. Between my own hurting heart, and the hurting around me, I just felt physically and spiritually tired. The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is known as Holy Saturday. It’s the day that sits between Jesus dying and the… Continue reading Hope After Easter
Cat Carriers and Freedom
Dan and I have two cats. Manford is orange and Leo is a gray. Both cats have such funny personalities. Manford is 8 years old, vocal and particular. He lets us know when we are off our schedule. Leo is 5 years old, and very easy going. He is pretty much happy with anything as long… Continue reading Cat Carriers and Freedom
The Promised Land
Most of my life, I have attended an Assembly of God church. I am sure at some point we talked about Lent, but I don't really remember. Growing up, I remember celebrating Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday and that was really it. It wasn't until I was working at a Lutheran company in my early 20's, that… Continue reading The Promised Land
Restless
The past few months have been crazy in my world. I have been working crazy hours at work, and also working on several things at home. There were many times that my to do list has made me feel like I was drowning. I have ran when my tank was long past empty and I have… Continue reading Restless
