35 and Holding
I got into a crying fit last night… and Rob, as usual, pointed out exactly why I was upset before I even realized why.
As he put it, “Another year gone and we still haven’t got a family.”
But that shall change soon enough.
We have a couple of options coming up in the next few months. Prayers would be great.
**hugs**
January 30, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Oh Jayleigh, my heart just hurts for you. Not fun crying on your birthday! Happy Birthday!!! I pray the Lord gives you the desire of your heart! I am praying that everything goes well and that you are blessed with a family this year!
He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
*singing in Hebrew translated can also mean shouting with joy or laughing cheerfully.
Michelle, that is one of my very favorite bits of scripture. Thank you for your prayers.
January 30, 2008 at 7:30 pm
35 was my worst birthday too, for the same reason, and to top it off it fell on Mother’s Day that year. I had just miscarried for the 3rd time a few weeks before. It was just a hellish birthday. But my 36th birthday was one of my best ones! I was a brand new mom and so in love with my little girl. One year later I was a mom of 2 (they are 13 months apart). Life can turn on a dime.
BTW we finally became parents after 10 years of infertility and miscarriages through adoption. I’m not sure why we waited so long to investigate that option, but it was a miracle for us. Good luck to you.
We’ve waited because the cost is just crazy! How do people like us get that kind of money? I mean, we have a little saved up, but do I really want to refinance my house because of adoption? I don’t even know. But thank you for your kind and understanding words. They give me hope.
January 30, 2008 at 9:19 pm
happy birthday .
prayers
Thanks David.
January 30, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Happy Birthday! It sounds like you have a great guy.
I’ll be praying for you that your future kiddos find their way to you by whatever means it takes!
Stacey, thank you so much for your prayers. This comment was truly a blessing to me.
January 30, 2008 at 10:14 pm
you get my prayers every morning on my way to work - it keeps me from road raging ( i have an hour commute)
I’m praying 1. that you don’t get a chance to road rage anymore…. better for you and the little one! and 2. that you’ll find an amazing job that’s close to home. *hugs*
January 31, 2008 at 11:18 am
Isn’t it wonderful to have a husband who really knows you? And even better to have a Father who knows you even more! I’m praying for you guys. I CAN’T WAIT to see what God does with all of this. You are going to have an awesome testimony, and awesome story to share. It’s just waiting for the story to be published (because it has already been written in His book) that is so hard!
Yes, good husbands don’t grow on trees, do they? And mine is simply amazing. God is even more amazing. Thank you for your prayers. I so love that we serve the same God, because you know exactly where I’m coming from when I have a spirit of anticipation over the whole situation and not a spirit of doom and gloom. **hugs**
January 31, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Lord,
I ask your blessing upon this family! I pray that you will shower peace and strength on them and direct their path. Please grant them patience as you lead them on this journey.
AMEN!
Martha, thank you for your prayers. AMEN!
January 31, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Happy belated birthday. I understand that feeling of another year gone and dreams and goals not met. You have given all of us a beautiful gift and I thank you for sharing yourself in your blog.
Peace
Ellen, you bless me with your words. THANK YOU! *hugs*
January 31, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Happy birthday to you!!!! I think it is going to be a great year for you! I will be praying!
Love,
Christy
Thanks Christy!
January 31, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I hurt for you right now, but I can’t wait to rejoice with you once God makes your dream a reality!
You are in my daily prayers!
**hugs** Jen, you’re the best. God will make my dream a reality, in one way or another. I really try to avoid feeling hurt, but when I do, you know that I can cry and scream on God’s shoulder and he’ll never hold it against me. He wants me to be ME. And if I’m angry, he’s WAY bigger than that.