We had our first official Christmas party of the year last night! We absolutely love the holiday season – seeing all our families is just such a blessing! On the way home we had the chance to talk deeply about “it all” again. Really in our house, the possibility of having kids and gestational carrier…
Yesterday Dan and I had our first appointment at the Fertility Center in Grand Rapids! Our last appointment was in Kalamazoo – we realized we were spoiled with that one, knowing that the majority of our appointments now will be in Grand Rapids. That called for an early morning, leaving a little after 6am. For…
Last week in Bible study we looked at Philippians 3:1-11. The verses that hit me the hardest were verses 7-11, which are below: But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ…
It has been another week filled with God’s assurance. We have seen Him working time and time again this week, giving us the confidence we need, to continue to pursue what He has set before us. We are getting more and more confirmation that we are meant to start the actual process of retrieving and implanting…
The story of Mary and Elizabeth has been such an inspirational story to reflect on! Part of me wondered why I hadn’t read it more often since last year, considering our situation. But maybe it’s because it would’ve been too hard to read, realizing that at that point, we could not have our own kids….
This past week, Dan and I have been reminded not just once, but a couple of times, of the story of Mary and Elizabeth. I don’t see it just as coincidence – I see it as God reminding us that even though the Bible is 1000s of years old, doesn’t mean it doesn’t apply today or…
