A Hard Subject

There are a couple things in life that are hard to talk about, for various reasons.  One of them is infertility.  In our church, a huge emphasis is placed on family.  Little girls are taught from when they are tiny how to prepare to be a mother.  Little boys are taught to be responsible and care for their family.  You feel like it's your main goal in life, the thing that will be the most fulfilling. This is wonderful.  Families are so important.  But for those who are unable to have children, going to church every week can be a nightmare.  Everywhere you look are more and more children.  A reminder of what you want, but just can't get.  A feeling of failure for some I'm sure. I have a few friends who are surviving this.  My friend Kenna has a blog all about her struggles.  I love her.  I admit, I barely knew her in high school, but since I read her innermost thoughts I feel like she is my good friend.  She is an amazing example of hanging on, trusting Christ, and enduring, even if she doesn't feel like she is doing a great job at it all the time. "Courage doesn't always roar," she says.  I think we can all learn from that.  I know that her willingness to be open and share her struggles has helped so many women who are going through the same thing, and has helped others to be more aware of those families around us who need support.  She just posted this video on her blog that totally made me cry.  She's also giving away this book on her blog, so go enter it!



PS Kenna and Josh are trying to adopt.  Check out their profile by clicking the button on the left. (I had a dream that they had a little boy with lots of dark hair, so those of you who know my prediction history can vouch that this is good luck, right?)