I feel like I have so much to say, but I struggle to find words to express our feelings over the past 2 weeks. Really, we are the same Dan and Kristin, but at the same time, we feel so different. Our thought patterns have changed. Our dreams have changed. Our conversations have changed. Just…
One week later. I can honestly say that we are just as shocked today at the news we heard, as we were last Thursday. It has officially been a week, even though it seems like yesterday. We have been extremely busy this past week so we haven’t had a chance to talk about and process…
One step closer. That is what Dan and I said as we processed the results of my CT scan. We are one step closer to the joys of trying to get pregnant. The joys of being earthly biological parents. The joys of parenthood. The nurse called and said that there is no narrowing of the…
Today’s Jesus Calling could not be more perfect. This sounds cliche, but it holds true for so many, and for so many who have never voiced it. Voiced their losses. Voiced their pain. Voiced their struggles: THANK ME FOR YOUR PROBLEMS. As soon as your mind gets snagged on a difficulty, bring it to Me…
I was reading a Mother’s Day prayer in our church’s monthly newsletter and these 2 paragraphs caught my eye: “Most gracious heavenly Father… Assist all “spiritual mothers”, those who, though they may have no children of their own, nevertheless selflessly care for the children of others – of every age and state in life. Grant…
Getting new perspectives in life. It is easy to look back over this past year and think about all of the new experiences and perspectives that God has given us. The “newness” is always right before us, still to this day. But what about the year before? One of the toughest years of our life?…
