I’m so sorry for the delay in writing, but we finally found a house and I’ve been busy moving and settling in. We are so thankful for our new home, but man, the move has been quite a lot, not only physically but emotionally, but that is a story for another day!
Instead, I wanted to feature something my daughter wrote. It was her facebook post from yesterday and definitely worth sharing in my absence.
The picture she posted grabbed my attention first. October and Pumpkins! We share a love for Fall…me and this oldest daughter of mine. But as I continued to read, my heart grew heavy with sadness for my sweet girl as she shared what infertility looks like when all the “happy things” of the season come out this time of year.
Many of you know her story of infertility and so many have prayed for her and her hubby, Levi. Now I pray that her words will encourage and comfort those who still long for a “little pumpkin” of their own.
By Alyssa Ringo(Anderson)
This quote is from one of my favorite books. Do you know which one?!
This quote also fills me with all kinds of emotions.
Why?
I’ve always loved October. The temps start cooling down, pumpkins are everywhere, there’s corn mazes to conquer, and apple cider to drink. All good things right?!
Kind of.
October can also be a really hard time of year for those of us still in the thick of infertility.
Maybe you planned out a cute little pumpkin-themed pregnancy announcement…
Maybe you hoped that you would be picking out a sweet little baby-sized Halloween costume…
Maybe you felt “this is my year!” in January and those dreams are fleeting…
Fall can lose its luster when it become a place marker for things that still didn’t happen like we thought it would. 3 months until a new year begins and if we haven’t gotten that BFP yet, it’s another daunting reminder that we are running out of time.
If you have felt any of those things this year, remember that you are not alone. There are so many of us in the same fight and we get it like no one else can.
I pray that you can find some joy during this season change, especially if it’s always been your favorite like mine has!
If joy is hard to come by, don’t feel guilty for skipping the Halloween parties, the trips to the pumpkin patch, etc. Sometimes a break is needed, and that’s okay
Cultivate Grace
To learn more about Alyssa and Levi, they were also featured in two of my other blogs: “Choosing Joy” Nov 10, 2019 & “Hope” June 23, 2020. You can also reach Alyssa on IG at:@cultivate.grace as she would truly love to walk this infertility journey with you.
P.S.- Do you know which book the quote is from? Comment if you think you know!
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