Happy 5th Anniversary Living in the Wait

I’m in awe, friends. Absolute awe of what can happen: ♥️When you’re obedient to God’s prompting. ♥️When you’re willing to take a risk. ♥️When you’re willing to share your story. ♥️When you’re willing to be vulnerable. ♥️When you’re willing to be brave. While I knew I was about to embark on something bigger than myself…

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National Infertility Awareness Week 2022

While I’m not currently navigating infertility, it doesn’t change how important National Infertility Awareness Week is to me. Infertility will always be a part of my story. Therefore, I want to continue raising awareness and having discussions to help others navigate infertility. #wecanall This year’s theme is #wecanall… ➡️Be a part of the conversation by…

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Happy 4th Anniversary Living in the Wait

I was picking up sticks in my yard.  It was a typical, late Fall day, which meant winter was just around the corner.  It was a cold afternoon; the wind was blowing and the leaves were falling. The weather was an accurate picture of how I felt inside. My husband and I were outside doing…

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Mother’s Day 2021: What It Means to Me to Be a Mom

As I reflect on Mother’s Day this year, one word comes to mind: Humbling. Humbling Plain and simple, celebrating Mother’s Day with my daughter on my lap, is nothing short of a miracle to me. The very notion that I would be fortunate enough to bear that title to a child of my own is…

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National Infertility Awareness Week 2021

While I’m not currently navigating infertility, it doesn’t change how important National Infertility Awareness Week is to me. Infertility will always be a part of my story. Therefore, I want to continue raising awareness and having discussions to help others navigate infertility. #whatiwantyoutoknow This year’s theme is #whatiwantyoutoknow. Did you know that 1 in 8…

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Happy 3rd Anniversary Living in the Wait

My “come to Jesus” moment happened Fall 2017 while picking up sticks in our yard. It was 2.5 years into our infertility journey and I was exhausted by it all. It was here, my heart softened and God gave me the idea to start Living in the Wait. ⁠ ♥️From the moment He planted that…

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E+DAY December 2020 – Operation Christmas Child

I want to share one of Ry and I’s favorite traditions we’ve done almost every year since we met. It’s a program called Operation Christmas Child organized through Samaritan’s Purse. It’s such a simple way to make a lasting impact on the life of a child. The ability to give, without expecting or getting in…

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12 Days of Supporting Your Friend Going Through Infertility: How to Care for Them During the Holidays

It’s often difficult to know how to support someone going through infertility, especially around the holidays. You want to, but are at a loss as to how. ⁠Introducing 12 Days of Supporting Your Friend Going Through Infertility: Ways to care for them during the holidays. ⁠ What it really comes down to is this: ⁠Your…

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The Best Gift to Give Someone Navigating Infertility this Christmas

Navigating infertility during the holidays is difficult. There’s no other way to put it. It’s hard. Partly because the holidays are all about spending time with family making memories and celebrating traditions.  The longing to have your own family to make those special memories with is real and extremely present during this time of year. …

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Fertility Fast Class – 3 Life Changing Ways to Pray During Infertility

We all know infertility is more than doctor appointments. It’s also about the day to day stuff, like supporting your spouse, managing relationships, wrestling with your faith, coping with a rollercoaster of emotions, working with insurance, etc. Fertility Fast Class  As I unwrapped all the “stuff” infertility involves I often felt exhausted, on information overload, confused…

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