tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post7137687708667071634..comments2023-10-30T04:00:46.640-05:00Comments on holding little hands: More Than EnoughBrittani's Holding Little Handshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15402628569360581561noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-27092350784593118682008-09-17T16:58:00.000-05:002008-09-17T16:58:00.000-05:00Hi Brittani,I'm not sure how I found you- but I st...Hi Brittani,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure how I found you- but I stumbled upon you somehow. I totally understand your frustration, disappointment, etc. And I totally admire your attitude and your determination. It is so hard when you realize that there is nothing at all that you can do to change God's mind about opening your womb. No amount of crying, begging or pleading will change anything. He is in total control of it all.<BR/><BR/>My first pregnancy was conceived in the first month, but ended in miscarriage. My 2nd pregnancy was again conceived in the first month of trying and resulted in our beautiful baby girl (she's now 5- but still my baby!) Next pregnancy- first month of trying...ended in miscarriage. Next pregnancy took 12 months to conceive- with the aid of fertility meds...again ended in miscarriage. After that point we began the process of an international adoption, now delayed about 36 months. However, after much prayer and healing of my heart we felt released to try again a few months ago. My Dr. ran a bunch of tests and apparently there were some blood sugar issues that developed after my 2nd miscarriage that caused me to stop ovulating. After a few months of monitoring that, we began trying again and got pregnant in the second month. That pregnancy ended as well 6 weeks ago. But, praise God...we are ok...and only by His grace! We are blessed with our little girl, she brings us so much joy!! And my quiver is filling...but with 4 little angels in heaven. BUT- we too have a promise and I KNOW that we will be blessed with another full term baby. We are trying again- and pray that this will be the one.<BR/><BR/>I didn't mean to spill my guts here, but I know that with 5 pregnancies, some conceived easily, some took forever...1 gave us a baby here on earth. But it's all ok and in God's hands. Currently we are 6 1/2 years into this journey of trying to grow our family, but we have decided that we will wait and continue to try again and again as long as it takes to get our blessing! <BR/><BR/>I found this verse yesterday and it ministered to me so much...I hope it ministers to you as well.<BR/><BR/>“Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves… and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” Romans 8:26-28 (the message)<BR/><BR/>Be blessed and I will be in prayer for you!FaceforGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870139263291474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-49594766353259204712008-09-12T16:15:00.000-05:002008-09-12T16:15:00.000-05:00Hi Brittani! I found your blog through Kelly's an...Hi Brittani! I found your blog through Kelly's and I read this post and realized that your story is nearly identical to my own. (Though I did NOT have the complications with my little one that you did...and I admire you so much for living through that.)<BR/>I have a 3-yr-old son and my hubby and I have been longing and praying for that next baby for 18 months now. To say it has been tough would be an understatement. Like you, we had no trouble the first time, and so this is a new road, filled with much sorrow and anxiety. But I loved that you put Psalm 37 on here- I read this and pray it several times a day!<BR/>Nice to "meet you" in blog land and come visit my blog sometime! Hopefully I can encourage you like you have me!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274828412033940675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-2060545184826031632008-09-05T09:14:00.000-05:002008-09-05T09:14:00.000-05:00I'm praying for you, and praying that during this ...I'm praying for you, and praying that during this waiting time, your times with Park will be extra sweet!Sunni at The Flying Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275978815202919802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-66968737940268533122008-09-03T16:52:00.000-05:002008-09-03T16:52:00.000-05:00You and your sister encouraged me so much in my wa...You and your sister encouraged me so much in my wait for a baby and I can't tell you what it meant. <BR/>I hope you know I will be praying for you in your wait. I was just talking to a friend about this - I don't care if the wait is for the <BR/>first child or the 4th - it is still hard when it's not happening. <BR/>God has blessed me so much and all the pain I had while I waited seems so worth it now. I'm praying for you Brittani and I hope God will bless you soon!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962409524106496122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-55027494479480162702008-09-01T23:55:00.000-05:002008-09-01T23:55:00.000-05:00I'm right there with you on choosing to trust even...I'm right there with you on choosing to trust even when we don't feel like it. <BR/>Gosh. <BR/>It really is hard sometimes to make that conscious decision, but God is faithful and that cannot be denied.<BR/>I look forward to a post in the near future that announces your pregnancy. I am believing the Lord for that!Ingram Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614506679076911071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-75827523068262121762008-09-01T23:37:00.000-05:002008-09-01T23:37:00.000-05:00thank you for sharing, sweet friend. your perspec...thank you for sharing, sweet friend. your perspective is right on. you know the truth. press on and hold tight to the hope you profess.<BR/><BR/>praying for you right now.<BR/><BR/>much love,<BR/>chrysChrys and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594161989203793411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-87332423181650214662008-09-01T23:16:00.000-05:002008-09-01T23:16:00.000-05:00Sweet friend, you know I have been praying for you...Sweet friend, you know I have been praying for you. We will continue. I love sally Clarkson and I am glad that you love her book:) You have to hear her speak. She is full of beautiful, godly insight. Such a blessing. You are awesome and Park and Chris are beyond blessed with you in their lives.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>KeriDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913026038915369753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-4768184147001164402008-09-01T20:49:00.000-05:002008-09-01T20:49:00.000-05:00I love that book, too, and felt so encouraged and ...I love that book, too, and felt so encouraged and inspired by the blessed role of mother.<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying that you will continue to feel God's peace as you hope for another child. This was beautifully written, and surely touched many hearts.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023662613621208356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-68478906813371041152008-09-01T20:17:00.000-05:002008-09-01T20:17:00.000-05:00This post was worth waiting for - really beautiful...This post was worth waiting for - really beautiful.<BR/>I've also read Misson of Motherhood (after Sarah recommended it on her blog) and I loved it! You are really a wonderful mom!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098575934604935591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-59430918437127949682008-09-01T12:04:00.000-05:002008-09-01T12:04:00.000-05:00You have such a precious, precious heart. I will ...You have such a precious, precious heart. I will be in prayer for you - I am reading that book too - Mission of Motherhood - I hope you all had a wonderful summer and that the fall is amazing too! SunshineSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698291094595913599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-42229208613608590792008-09-01T10:38:00.000-05:002008-09-01T10:38:00.000-05:00Hi there sweet friend,First of all I wish I was in...Hi there sweet friend,<BR/>First of all I wish I was in Texas to give you a big hug right about now. You alluded to a period of waiting in a post a while back and I just sort of had a feeling that you guys were trying for another baby. <BR/><BR/>I know it must be so difficult to have a plan and be ready for another only to find out that for whatever reason that isn't God's plan at that moment. But just as you said...he does work all things for your good. He knows what is best for you, it's just a hard thing to trust when you want something so badly. We tried of almost 7 months before we finally got pregnant with Anderson and I was nearly at full on panic. It turned out that for several reasons I wont get into here, the timing was perfect and definitely a God thing.<BR/><BR/>I will be praying so hard for you and your sweet family. You are way too good of a mom not to have many more children! This earth just needs more mommas like you who are fully committed to raising GOdly children. I just can't help but to think that God won't honor that.<BR/><BR/>Much love and prayer coming your way!<BR/>LindseyLindsey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051760163521751036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-89546288686051806372008-09-01T09:47:00.000-05:002008-09-01T09:47:00.000-05:00Britt, thank you so much for sharing this!!! I so ...Britt, thank you so much for sharing this!!! I so need it right now with my waiting and trying times. I will be praying for you and that little bundle of joy that God has just for you and Chris.raenettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636820611037491989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555089897918282960.post-27862710358266099402008-08-31T23:22:00.000-05:002008-08-31T23:22:00.000-05:00Oh Brittani I'll be praying for you. I think I'm ...Oh Brittani I'll be praying for you. I think I'm going to see if our library has that book. I would like to read it also. <BR/><BR/>I also realized when you posted pics from Park's birthday that a year has passed again since we've hung out. I'm staying home now so we should try to get together again.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311075189800327604noreply@blogger.com