A friend posted this article on Facebook today. I read it, unfortunately at my desk at work, and it brought me to tears. Luckily, it was the end of the work day, so I could slip out the door without coworkers noticing. Though Danny and my story (or causes for infertility) are very different from this couple, the feelings are the same. One day I might share our story, but not with emotions still raw while in the midst of things. I do have to say, I agree with the many issues he mentions, especially in our very family oriented religious culture.
I've become a finals widow, if you will, meaning Danny is crazy busy trying to finish up the semester. This has given me extra time to use my crafty skills to get our place Christmas ready. My first creations were these little paper/foam trees. I've seen a few variations online of this craft. I put my own little twist on it. They are really easy to make, just takes some time. Here is what you need: Scrap paper Hot glue gun 1" Circle punch Foam cone (at most craft stores) Toothpicks Note: You are going to go to the craft store to buy the little foam cone and you will see styrofoam glue and you will think to yourself that would be a good thing to buy for this project. Don't! I got the styrofoam glue and it didn't work at all. Just go with your trusty glue gun, it won't let you down. I think it's pretty self-explanatory by looking at the picture. You just punch circles out from the scrap paper. Then hot glue th...
Wow, that was an amazing and informative story. Thanks for sharing it Janni.
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This was excellent. Wow. His points were amazing and I'm so grateful to be even more informed about just how to be in general towards those around me... especially concerning the topic of having children. I want to post this on my blog just so others can read it and have a better understanding of what others might be unknowingly going through and how we can be more aware of one another in our comments at church or in other areas of our interactions.
ReplyDeleteTouching article. I will try to be more sensitive in my comments. We rarely know what others are really dealing with.
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