Category: Waiting
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Chocolate Pudding and Quitters
The first time I met Dan’s parents, Al and Roxie, I remember being so nervous! Dan and I hadn’t been dating too terribly long, but we were already serious. I was only 20 years old, but I was already in love and starting to dream about what our future could look like. I was so…
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Fear Lied to Me
I used to have a strong relationship with Fear. For most of my life, I thought Fear was my friend. I carried Fear wherever I went, and believed what it said about my situation and surroundings. I believed Fear made me cautious and smart. I believed carrying Fear with me made me safe from any…
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This Shouldn’t be a Surprise
For the past two years, I have hosted a faith-based infertility support group in my home called Moms in the Making – Springfield. During this time, several women with different stories have shared their hearts. We have studied the word together and prayed together. We have celebrated together and we have cried together. The sweetest…
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The Day I Kept Knitting
I really love to craft. Over the years I have dabbled in a lot of different crafts. I have painted, scrap-booked, made cards, stamped, attempted to sew and so many other things. While I try a lot of different crafts, I always go back to knitting. Over the years, I have knitted countless blankets, scarfs…
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What Manna Looks Like
Six years ago today I saw my first positive pregnancy test. I couldn’t stop smiling. I spent the day looking at nursery decorations and planning how to tell our families the good news. We had waited years for that positive pregnancy test. We had prayed for that positive test. We had expected that positive test.…
Lil Bit of Glimmer 