Thank YOU
Today is Day 2 of my 5 Days of Thanksgiving challenge, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank YOU. Thank you for being there for us during one of the most difficult times in our lives, and for reminding us that we are loved.
To my mom, who was there for me from the beginning and sat with me through some of the worst parts--thank you for not letting me feel alone. You are the best and I love you.
To the rest of my family--sisters, brother, father, in laws, grandparents, cousins--thank you for your prayers and for checking up on me so often. Your texts and articles and pictures helped take my mind off of everything terrible and helped me to feel better and think of happier things.
To the young moms who shared with me your miscarriage stories and rainbow baby successes--thank you for bringing me hope.
To the people who cried with me--thank you for grieving with me and giving me permission to feel all that sadness I needed to feel.
To the old friends with whom I've reconnected because of this blog--I've missed you! Thank you for reaching out to me. I'm so glad that we are back in each others' lives.
To my mentors--thank you for having such a heart for Phil and me. I feel so blessed that we found each other (thanks Mom!) Thank you for sitting and chatting with us, and helping me talk through my emotional and spiritual turmoil at a time when I didn't feel right burdening Phil with my negativity.
To my sister's future in laws--thank you for sending us the only snail-mail card that we received. You have no idea how much that meant to us. Phil and I both cried when we read it because we felt so loved and cared about. I've saved it as a reminder that even in the saddest times, the thoughtfulness of a friend can make all the difference.
To the friends that have opened up to me about their own struggles with similar things or even completely different things--thank you for giving me the opportunity to love you better, and for letting me feel like I am doing some good in this world. I hope that I can love you and help you as much as you have loved me and helped me by turning to me with things that are extremely difficult and private.
To my good friend in Colorado who left me such an encouraging voicemail, and whose call I never returned due to one crazy day falling after another--thank you for checking in on me. And when things weren't going well, thank you for reaching out to me to talk. You have always been so kind to me, and I hope you know that I have an incredible admiration for the mother and person that you are.
To the friends who have broken the news of their pregnancies to me gently and kindly, and before telling a lot of other people--you have no idea how special that makes me feel!! Thank you for sharing your happiness with me in such a loving and tactful way!!! I can't wait to meet your little bubs!
To the friends who are walking beside us as we consider adoption--thank you for your advice, your companionship, and your reassurance. Adoption is a beautiful thing but it's not an easy or affordable option. Thank you for helping to turn something so daunting into something that seems exciting and within our reach.
To the pastor whose first few years of infertility were extremely similar to ours, but who now has a beautiful family with four gorgeous children--thank you for being so vulnerable in your sermons, and thank you SO MUCH for ministering to us. We needed you and you were there for us. You are one of the most authentic people we have ever met, and we are so grateful that when Phil shook your hand after service, you didn't just breeze over us because there were lots of others who were hoping to be greeted. You talked and prayed with Phil for as long as he needed, and for your genuine care and shepherding we are so, so thankful.
And finally, to anyone who has even liked one of my blog posts on Facebook--thank you. You don't even have to say anything. Just the fact that you stopped by and read up on what we're going through makes us feel comforted and supported. We are so grateful for every one of you--we have such a vast and far reaching support system, and a lot of people are not so lucky.
Thank you.
To my mom, who was there for me from the beginning and sat with me through some of the worst parts--thank you for not letting me feel alone. You are the best and I love you.
To the rest of my family--sisters, brother, father, in laws, grandparents, cousins--thank you for your prayers and for checking up on me so often. Your texts and articles and pictures helped take my mind off of everything terrible and helped me to feel better and think of happier things.
To the young moms who shared with me your miscarriage stories and rainbow baby successes--thank you for bringing me hope.
To the people who cried with me--thank you for grieving with me and giving me permission to feel all that sadness I needed to feel.
To the old friends with whom I've reconnected because of this blog--I've missed you! Thank you for reaching out to me. I'm so glad that we are back in each others' lives.
To my mentors--thank you for having such a heart for Phil and me. I feel so blessed that we found each other (thanks Mom!) Thank you for sitting and chatting with us, and helping me talk through my emotional and spiritual turmoil at a time when I didn't feel right burdening Phil with my negativity.
To my sister's future in laws--thank you for sending us the only snail-mail card that we received. You have no idea how much that meant to us. Phil and I both cried when we read it because we felt so loved and cared about. I've saved it as a reminder that even in the saddest times, the thoughtfulness of a friend can make all the difference.
To the friends that have opened up to me about their own struggles with similar things or even completely different things--thank you for giving me the opportunity to love you better, and for letting me feel like I am doing some good in this world. I hope that I can love you and help you as much as you have loved me and helped me by turning to me with things that are extremely difficult and private.
To my good friend in Colorado who left me such an encouraging voicemail, and whose call I never returned due to one crazy day falling after another--thank you for checking in on me. And when things weren't going well, thank you for reaching out to me to talk. You have always been so kind to me, and I hope you know that I have an incredible admiration for the mother and person that you are.
To the friends who have broken the news of their pregnancies to me gently and kindly, and before telling a lot of other people--you have no idea how special that makes me feel!! Thank you for sharing your happiness with me in such a loving and tactful way!!! I can't wait to meet your little bubs!
To the friends who are walking beside us as we consider adoption--thank you for your advice, your companionship, and your reassurance. Adoption is a beautiful thing but it's not an easy or affordable option. Thank you for helping to turn something so daunting into something that seems exciting and within our reach.
To the pastor whose first few years of infertility were extremely similar to ours, but who now has a beautiful family with four gorgeous children--thank you for being so vulnerable in your sermons, and thank you SO MUCH for ministering to us. We needed you and you were there for us. You are one of the most authentic people we have ever met, and we are so grateful that when Phil shook your hand after service, you didn't just breeze over us because there were lots of others who were hoping to be greeted. You talked and prayed with Phil for as long as he needed, and for your genuine care and shepherding we are so, so thankful.
And finally, to anyone who has even liked one of my blog posts on Facebook--thank you. You don't even have to say anything. Just the fact that you stopped by and read up on what we're going through makes us feel comforted and supported. We are so grateful for every one of you--we have such a vast and far reaching support system, and a lot of people are not so lucky.
Thank you.
Thank you too, Kara. <3
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