Never Forget...

As the Christmas holiday approaches, I can't help but be extremely thankful for the gift of life and the dream that has finally come true for us this year. Nevertheless, my heart still hurts for those waiting, longing, and praying for their own child.

I literally woke up THREE times last night with friends on my heart because I know exactly how they are feeling this Christmas Eve...alone, sad, heartbroken, and questioning why they were chosen to walk the path of infertility.

The holidays are a time we should experience joy, foster friendships, and make memories with family. But for some, it is the worst of times. I can vividly remember my own wishes for a Christmas miracle to only experience a huge NO the day after Christmas in 2008 after our first IVF and a miscarriage two days before Christmas last year with our fourth IVF. Those two Christmases were ROUGH for me, very ROUGH.

But because of prayer, faith, and encouragement from my family, I made it through those hard times. And thanks to God, this year will be the Christmas I've always waited for.

I pray for those still waiting (especially this holiday season), calling each of them by name, and asking the Lord to bless them with the gift of life.

I will never forget...