Category Archives for Testimony
The First Christmas
I remember well walking into our living room on that first Christmas morning with my husband to open our Christmas presents, and the feeling of utter grief washing over me as we faced Christmas without our baby. We sat together … Continue reading
Continuing a Pregnancy – waiting for Jennifer
When I discovered I was pregnant, it was Christmas Eve. This was our first baby and the first grandchild. The excitement of the first kicks came at eighteen weeks exactly. On the Monday of Holy Week I grew anxious that … Continue reading
What NOT to say to someone after a miscarriage…
My husband and I lost our baby towards the end of our first trimester. It was a complete shock when we went for a scan and saw that our baby didn’t have a heartbeat. We had what is known as … Continue reading
My Miscarriage Diary
March Four weeks ago we discovered I was pregnant. I am diagnosed with a blood clotting condition which is linked to miscarriage. We have had three previous losses over the years. We are delighted however and are trusting God as we embark … Continue reading
Bringing Daniel Home: A Letter of Encouragement
Congratulations on being matched with your wee boy! We were matched with ours 3 years ago and the adoption went through shortly afterwards. Our son, Daniel, was 18 months old at the time. I remember it being such … Continue reading
Facing Infertility
Infertility. The word holds a multitude of connotations. Some may feel indifference towards it – it has never touched them, never entered their vocabulary and possibly never will. To others, the word brings with it a tidal wave of emotions: … Continue reading
God’s Invitation
God’s will is a difficult thing to fathom. We know that it is never God’s intention for a child to need a new home. Indeed, amongst the joy of adoption, there is always an element of grief – for relationships … Continue reading
In The Fullness of Time
I can’t believe I started this journey more than two years ago. Two years and I’m still not finished. But I’m closer—much closer.
Our Journey
Like all little girls, I grew up playing with dolls and fussing over babies. I even took my love of children a step further and working with children became my career. I spent all day working in nurseries and my … Continue reading
Room for More …
It was raining, and we were deliberately late. We didn’t really expect her to turn up, but there she was outside the station as pre-arranged with her umbrella and hold-all, so we took a deep breath and forced smiles, took … Continue reading
