Where do you begin when you have a story to share and people you want to help? I have been struggling with this question for a long time and starting this blog is a first step towards answering this. The name of my blog comes from the Bible and the story of Hannah in I Samuel (it is an interesting read for those who have never read it). Hannah struggled for many years to have a child and this was in a time and a society where being infertile was one of the worst possible things. So my blog is focused on those "Hannahs" out there who are struggling, hurting and in a lonely place. No matter your beliefs, background, or faith, those of us struggling with infertility can relate to Hannah's story.
My story is long and detailed and I promise to share more of this later, right now I want to say to those out there struggling with infertility and all that may bring for you, I care about you and hope that I can help you as you walk through (or crawl through) this journey. For all the struggles that I have faced the hardest part of it all was feeling so lonely and isolated. If it was not for my relationship with my savior, Jesus Christ; my relationship with my husband and a few key friends, I would not be where I am today. Will those of you reading this, help me by telling me where you are hurting and what I can do to help you? You can be as open or as concise as you would like. I also want each of you who are struggling with this terrible thing to know that I think about and pray for you each and everyday. No one should have to travel such a bumpy and lonely road, but isn't it so much better when you travel with a friend?
Love that you have started this. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over 2 years now and it is a rough place to be. Looking forward to the encouragement your blog can bring!!
ReplyDeleteAmy, I SO know this road that you are going thru. I blogged about my story here: http://sportsmomcooks.blogspot.com/2010/05/born-in-my-heart.html
ReplyDeleteYou are right...infertility is a LONELY road that only those that have been thru can understand. But, God does have a plan for each of us and I can see his plan unfolding before me now. It is NOT how I envisioned my life, but it is HIS plan and HIS purpose and SO IT IS! Can't wait to read more!
Love that you've started this blog. It is without a doubt something that one cannot understand without having gone through it. There is a definite grieving process, but it is hard to share that with people who haven't been there. Love you! Excited to read more~ Love, Nancy K
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement everyone!
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