tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post8431845155111596232..comments2023-07-12T05:58:35.433-07:00Comments on I must have prayed for patience: So many emotionsimusthaveprayedforpatiencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099424250039253624noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-82045242264728000302011-12-12T16:37:55.965-08:002011-12-12T16:37:55.965-08:00Such a sweet comment from E - you have a gem of a ...Such a sweet comment from E - you have a gem of a friend there :).<br /><br />All of these feelings...I wish not a single one of us had to feel them, but I am extremely grateful that I am not the *only* one, no matter how much it feels like it sometimes.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738076740941616678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-51769727070574816402011-12-12T14:59:14.433-08:002011-12-12T14:59:14.433-08:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings, and...Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings, and fears. I love you so much, even all those parts that struggle and that weary. My tears come from many different places, too. Anger is one-- I wanna stomp my feet and throw a fit. This isn't fair. I don't like it. I feel powerless. I don't want you to endure any more medical invasions or emotional barrages. God, this is enough already! <br />The tears also come from wanting to be a million miles away from anything that might cause you pain. I appreciate that you can be happy for me, but it's reasonable that it would remind you of the sting of your Cross. I know I feel it.<br />Don't be tempted by the thoughts that you or your marriage are deficient in some way. Don't doubt the love and providence God has for you. And when you find that you're too tired to fight them, know that I am here, praying, begging, and sacrificing for you that you will have the desires of your heart. And soon! Until then, stay strong. Your courage and fortitude are even blessings to those who know you.<br />I love you.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031239746107703487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-46020591117564579802011-12-12T13:47:33.168-08:002011-12-12T13:47:33.168-08:00This is quite the trend of best friends announcing...This is quite the trend of best friends announcing pregnancies. I'm glad that your friend could tell you in person, and that you could connect with her on your trip. <br /><br />You are not unworthy of being blessed with a child, and your friend blessed with children is not any more worthy. I have been struggling with that feeling lately in my heart, too, but in my head I know that this is not something God wills on us because we're not holy enough. I'm praying for your spirit to be buoyed right now!Januaryhttp://womenforallseasons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-22230348224142297832011-12-12T08:15:07.815-08:002011-12-12T08:15:07.815-08:00I don't believe at all you are being punished ...I don't believe at all you are being punished in any way right now. God is using this time to prepare you for what is coming. I know that is a lame answer (and my infertile self would have rolled my eyes at that years ago while I was waiting!) but I firmly believe it. God isn't finished writing your story. Praying for you and sending hugs your way. I'm so sorry. I wish I could tell you when/where/how your baby would come to you. My heart hurts for you in the waiting now. I remember it all too well.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373130287762202583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-53131425266583518012011-12-11T23:06:21.557-08:002011-12-11T23:06:21.557-08:00I have no idea why God gives certain gifts to some...I have no idea why God gives certain gifts to some and not others. That one's definitely on my list to ask one day. I don't think you should beat yourself up for not being holy enough etc. You are no more given this IF cross because of lacking merits than a person who gets cancer. Sometimes bad things just happen. I'm right there with you wanting relief for those who support me on this journey.Aniahttp://mcdonnell418.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-64698843140408802782011-12-11T20:22:35.512-08:002011-12-11T20:22:35.512-08:00The friends/relatives on eggshells ... the embarra...The friends/relatives on eggshells ... the embarrassment ... the pity ... these are such deep emotions that we have to deal with DAILY! It is so STRESSFUL! I'm so sorry that your friend announced her pregnancy, as I feel some of the pain and hurt you are feeling. I do not think you are a horrible or unholy person at all. In fact, I think quite the opposite! I wish God would provide blessings more than crosses for those of his faithful. It is a question I would like answered this side of heaven, but I don't think I'll get it. You're being lifted up in prayer tonight. I'm so, so sorry.All in His Perfect Timinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300978285191861049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-86555781193620268612011-12-11T18:35:32.700-08:002011-12-11T18:35:32.700-08:00My sister and I still have a great relationship bu...My sister and I still have a great relationship but I hate the fact that she doesn't freely talk about her pregnancy because she wants to protect me and my emotions. IF effects so many aspects of our lives and impacts relationships in so many different ways. <br /><br />The emotion of embarrassment is all too common with me as well. Interestingly, I don't hear that one mentioned a lot as it relates to IF. I am embarrassed that my husband is not a father yet and it is my fault. I am embarrassed that my parents have to worry about my emotional well-being, etc, etc.....<br /><br />I hope your cross is lifted soon!Patiently Waiting......https://www.blogger.com/profile/10058373333931696298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792236378594239532.post-2385969541193205942011-12-11T17:51:31.861-08:002011-12-11T17:51:31.861-08:00My best friend cried when she told me that she was...My best friend cried when she told me that she was expecting her third. She was so afraid to tell me and then my dh offered her a beer and she had to say no (and normally she never turns down a beer!). It was such a loving moment between the two of us. I was so relieved that she didn't wait or try to hide it from me. Your best friend loves you so much, I'm sure that she doesn't feel hurt for you. <br /><br />I have no explanations as to why the Lord has given any of us this cross. I get glimpses of what I've had to learn from my cross, and at time it's enough to get me through the day. I hope and pray that your wait isn't too much longer.<br /><br />p.s. I totally get what you mean about the "upside" of IF. If we can be big, fat and pg, then we should be able to work it! ;)JellyBellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446863670679588932noreply@blogger.com