Glory to the Lord

I have been awful at updating my blog.  I went through a time of not being sure whether or not I wanted to discuss this matter any longer.  I have decided that I will because I want to be encouraging to other couples who need it.  Well... I have super great news.  I now have a 10 month old healthy as can be little baby boy!  He is so perfect and I love him more than I even knew was possible.  He is such a wonderful gift from the Lord, one in which I will always be exuberantly grateful.  There is nothing that compares to the sheer joy of having a child.  Yes, it is hard work, oh my word, but it's wonderful.  We still have 8 more embryos at the clinic so those weigh on my mind at times.  Decisions, decisions.  I will be looking to the Lord for answers on that topic.  Anyhow, to those couples reading this who have almost lost hope, please don't!  If you know in your heart of hearts that you are suppose to be a parent then you MUST be persistent.  That's the only way.  Look at me... I have a baby, if there is a will there is a way.  Pray hard and don't give up.  I didn't give up even though there were lots of factors making it seem like I should.  Instead, a God given strength emerged and I knew I was going to be a mommy- didn't know exactly how but I knew it.  I truly believe it was constant pleading and discussing my feelings with the Lord that gave me the strength and peace I needed.  I couldn't have made it through such a hard time otherwise.  I know it is so hard to face the reality that having children is going to be a huge challenge but don't give up.  The best things in life are worth waiting for.  Things wouldn't be so sweet if they were all just handed to us on a silver platter.  My heart will always go out to those struggling with this.  I hope I can be of encouragement.