After twelve years of marriage, nine of which we consider marked by infertility, my husband and I conceived a son through IVF in 2006. We consider our son a miracle, the result of answered prayers, and a gift from God. I am a mommy.
I am grateful for my journey through infertility. The Lord taught me many lessons and brought people into my life to strengthen me, and my desire is to encourage other women who are going through this same journey.
Joy
Joy- this is beautiful! I love it and think it’s a wonderful idea! I love you and am privileged to call you my friend! I will keep this in mind for those i may come in contact with.
Thank you for the encouragement, Sindy. The privilege is mine.
Dear Joy, This blog is such a JOY to me. I’m so excited about you being able to help others discover their joy in times of struggle. These words can apply to all discouragement, not just those experiencing infertility. Thank you for doing this. I have someone in mind that I will refer to this page. I love you, Lisa
Lisa, Thank you for thinking of someone who can benefit from reading my blog. I appreciate your kind thoughts and your friendship.
Hi, I found your blog while searching for some quotes! I also went through infertility. God taught me a lot of things through it as well! (my blog link is above!)
I am sure that the Lord will use your experience to encourage others!
Blessings!
Dawn
Dawn, Thank you. I saw on your blog that God has blessed you with five children! How exciting! “For thou art great and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.” Psalm 86:10
Yes, we adopted our oldest daughter in 1990, our son in 1992 and then had three birth children. God has been very gracious to us.
I would not trade the years of infertility we went through, for it is through the trials of life that we grow the most as believers (Ps.119:71)
I do believe that He teaches many things to us in trials, but my most precious memory is remembering one month, after three years of infertility, praying and importuning God, I found out that yet another cycle ended without a pregnancy. For the very first time, I sank to my knees and thanked God that I was not pregnant, that I was confident of His love for me and the GOODNESS of His will in my life. For the first time I was truly able to rejoice in His no, with confidence His will is best. Eight weeks later we brought our first daughter home from the hospital!
Thank you for ministering to women who are going through this trial! They need the encouragement!
What a wonderful testimony! Great verse. I wouldn’t trade my years of infertility either. Thanks for sharing and thank you for encouraging me.
Joy,
Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing your story. You are an amazing Godly woman and I am great-full for all of the encouraging words you have given me in the past. May the Lord continue to bless you!
Andrena
Andrena, It brings a smile to my face to hear from you and think of the times we enjoyed together. I am so glad the Lord has blessed you (and your husband) with two beautiful children.
I consider this a HUGE blessing to have stumbled upon your website…I am not sure I stumbled or if it was God’s plan! I am currently struggling with infertility and have questioned why me? I have found myself doubting God which I never thought could happen. Thanks for sharing your story which is encouraging to me!
Kelly
Thank you, Kelly. You are the reason I share my story. I prayed for you today. May God give you the desires of your heart. Stay encouraged, stay in His Word, and praise Him. Joy