Lessons Learned - Brandon's Perspective

When I first started sharing about things I've learned during this journey, I asked Brandon if he would be willing to share from his perspective for the last one. 

Here is what he shared with me: 

1. We are never alone

2. Keep the faith

3. Trust God is in control

We are never alone. God is walking with us. Through this journey we have also met others who are going through the same struggle. I hope ones who have read the blog have a rock they can lean on in their times of trouble as Katey and I have been able to lean on each other. 

Keeping the faith in our struggle has been hard. We don't understand. We get easily discouraged. Our faith has to be at the forefront so we have the strength to continue. 

Trusting God's timing can be so hard too. We live in a place where if we want something we just try to go make it happen. In our case we can't. Only God can! 

Psalm 18:2

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; 

My God is my Rock, where I seek refuge; 

My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 

Lessons Learned from Infertility #3 & #4

I did not post #3 last week. This week 3 and 4 are posted together. Here we go: Lessons learned continued...

#3. To let our struggle be a part of our testimony. 

#4. Delay doesn't mean denial. 

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16

This is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:11

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 

But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him. Ecclesiastes 8:6 

We have hope because... Sara, Rachel, Rebekah, Hannah, and Elizabeth just to name a few. 

It took me a while to open up about our struggle, but as I shared our story and others reached out sharing theirs or telling me ours was inspiring... I knew I had chosen the right thing to do. Letting our trial be a part of my testimony, has had its ups and downs. We've had people give us the dreaded comments/questions/advice, but we've also gained so many that now intercede for us in prayer. That in itself is one of the biggest blessings that has come from sharing our story. 

I also believe that just because we haven't gotten a yes yet, doesn't mean we won't. God's timing is perfect, and we have to trust in it! 

Have a blessed rest of your week! One more lesson learned to share..and then I'll be taking a break through the Christmas Holidays!