The Gifts God Gave Me Through Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
This article was originally published on Gospel-Centered Discipleship. It was a warm October that year. As the leaves began to boast one last time bearing auburns and oranges before falling to their death, I suspected new life. The first signs of pregnancy found their place in the smell of a far-off unlit candle and the […]
Beware the Bitter Fruit of Comparing Hard Seasons
When my eyes awakened to the morning light after another nearly sleepless night of pain, I immediately realized it would be a rough day. I slowly turned over, bringing my knees together in my venture to leave the bed. With every inch of movement—deep, sharp pain. My weak body popped and crackled, causing my face […]
Pregnancy After Loss: Deep Love, Deep Fear and the God of Peace
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (Psalm 56:3 ESV) The sum of prayers whispered to heaven asking God to sustain our baby boy’s life are innumerable to my little mind. I can’t even begin to count them. It started from the moment I knew another child had taken root in my […]
This Pregnancy Isn’t About Me
I wanted to share an update but felt unsure of how. The typical “Baby Allen coming soon!” announcement just isn’t within our reach. We hope the above statement is true, but only God knows. So, this is the best way I found to say…we’re pregnant again. I was hesitant to share this. I feared what […]