Hi there! I am glad you are visiting this space on the internet. If you have been here before, then you know it looks a little different. I began this blog 8 years ago, but I have not given much time or energy to blogging/writing over the last couple years.
I have decided to start fresh. I have deleted all of the old blog posts. I will be re-introducing some of them in the days, weeks and months to come as I reflect on my infertility journey. However; the intent of this blog has shifted a little. Infertility taught me how to have an unwavering hope in God, but it will no longer be the sole focus of my writing.
This blog was originally born out of a season of struggle. I dealt with infertility for 8 years – in two separate seasons. As I first realized that I was having a harder time getting pregnant than most everyone I knew, I found myself really struggling emotionally. I wrestled with God and with my faith and what I believed about the Author of Life. A book was birthed through that season as I journaled and eventually began recording the lessons God was teaching me onto the computer. That book has been sitting on my computer for 7 years now. It was fully written 6 years ago. I have since gone back and edited a few things, but for the most part, the book that has been sitting, only read by a select few, is still a collection of all the lessons God taught me through the most difficult season(s) I have yet to face.
I have finally decided to make work of getting those valuable lessons out there so others can benefit. Am I scared? Yep. I am nervous, as I allow the significant pieces of myself to be on display. In my almost 40 years, I have learned to care dramatically less what people think about me, but I am still human. I worry about being misunderstood. I do not look forward to criticism (though I welcome criticism that comes from a kind heart and wants whats best). I loathe having to “self-promote” so that people outside my little village can even know this book exists. But what is greater than my fears is the belief that what God has taught me could really help someone else who is struggling – maybe you? If my book can help one person as they navigate infertility or any other season of waiting for an unmet desire, then any and all criticism, judgement or misunderstanding I may face will be all worth it. You are worth it.
So thank you for joining me on this journey. I have a release date for my book! Eek! Hope Deferred will be released on April 21, 2020. Follow me here by signing up for email updates or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to stay updated!
As I move forward, I feel the best way to honor what God has put in my heart is to create a space here where we can tackle life’s difficulties together. This includes infertility and also reaches beyond that struggle. We may not be struggling with the same exact challenge, but all those who face situations beyond their control share a common understanding. I may not get a chance to meet you face to face, but we can share this cyberspace together. I hope that in doing so, I can (through God’s intervention) help your journey be a little bit brighter and your burden a little bit lighter. We were never meant to travel alone. I would love the opportunity to walk alongside you.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
~Romans 12:15
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