tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post4311964474737288557..comments2023-06-11T08:20:18.886-05:00Comments on Entrusted: Reality Checkandrea_jenninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11450998281852176512noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-40828009308158693092007-12-03T19:37:00.000-06:002007-12-03T19:37:00.000-06:00I've been looking for other Christian Infertility ...I've been looking for other Christian Infertility blogs and just found yours. Thank you for sharing your story. It's nice to know I am not alone.<BR/><BR/>-Jennifer<BR/><A HREF="http://blessedarethebarren.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Blessed are the Barren</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-25834861414083141592007-11-08T17:19:00.000-06:002007-11-08T17:19:00.000-06:00Sweet Andrea...Your map was written before the fou...Sweet Andrea...<BR/>Your map was written before the foundation of the world dear friend. It is sealed and it is for your good and His glory. Our friend Charles Spurgeon reminded me today that, "...there is never a thoughtless action on God's part." I have seen the fruit of this trial manifest itself in this blog, in your compassion for others and in your spiritual growth. Though it may not be the means any of us desires, He is doing a great work in you and you are honoring His name by the way you are walking through this season. As I continue to pray for you, may the prayers ripen like fruit as they hang on the tree and be sweeter when the harvest comes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-34868015039482335192007-11-08T12:05:00.000-06:002007-11-08T12:05:00.000-06:00Its so frustrating to go into something this big, ...Its so frustrating to go into something this big, and be told something totally out of left field. I am so sorry it didnt go more as planned. Thinking about you...JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027548058304720360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-69051332025014379742007-11-08T11:01:00.000-06:002007-11-08T11:01:00.000-06:00Oh wow, that is frustrating. Yet, on the other han...Oh wow, that is frustrating. <BR/><BR/>Yet, on the other hand, a different perspective can be invaluable. Maybe a few more IUIs would be just as fruitful, and less expensive? <BR/>I like that the doctor respects your convictions and took the time to address all of your concerns.<BR/><BR/>I am a little confused about his advice though, b/c your protocols have been very similar to what European REs seem to prescribe. Less stims to yield fewer, but higher quality eggs. so it would seem he disagrees with the European approach? Hmm.<BR/><BR/>But either way, yes, the Lord is still sovereign!GLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146524259296901512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-62046946049695479522007-11-08T10:55:00.000-06:002007-11-08T10:55:00.000-06:00Andrea,I'm so sorry to hear about this frustrating...Andrea,<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry to hear about this frustrating and disappointing visit. It is totally understandable that you would be tempted to feel the last two years have been a waste, even though we know the truth is that God is sovereign and there is no waste in his plan. I know you know all this...but I was reading psalm 33 this morning and was reminded of it when I read your entry:<BR/>"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations...The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue. Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield." (v. 11, 16-20).<BR/><BR/>I pray that you will be very aware today, and as you work through this new angle of the decision, that your times are in God's hand and not yours, and you have not missed or spoiled anything. Whatever medical methods he may use, God is the one who rules supreme over them and who is the only real hope they can offer. The eye of the Lord is on you, full of tender care and compassion and lovingkindness, and it is his counsel that stands forever. <BR/><BR/>I don't know what the right decision is on these issues, but he does and he has promised to give wisdom when we ask him, as I know you and Aaron do. I am praying for you, dear friend!<BR/>--SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-83521849135812221382007-11-08T10:17:00.000-06:002007-11-08T10:17:00.000-06:00Andrea, I was planning on calling this morning to ...Andrea, I was planning on calling this morning to see how the appt. went but saw the info on your blog. Definitely disappointing and probably confusing to sort through the information that you were given. Josh and I have been so encouraged by the way that you and Aaron have truly sought the Lord's will for you throughout the IVF process. We trust that the Lord will continue to lead you both as you seek what to do next. <BR/><BR/>I know that you all ready know what is true and don't need to "hear something new" so I will just remind you that God is much bigger than percentages and statistics and medical procedures. Sarah & Hannah are but two examples to testify to that! Today, I pray that you will call to mind the bigness of God and that He will be your hope. You have not wasted your opportunities. You were following where He was leading you. Love you, friend, and praying for you today.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956619640495060352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-79488789007083562292007-11-08T10:10:00.000-06:002007-11-08T10:10:00.000-06:00I came here from Amy's Humble Musings... I don't k...I came here from Amy's Humble Musings... I don't know you at all or your total situation but I was wondering if you have watched the moving "Facing the Giants"? It deals with infertility... and the husband after one visit asks the wife an all important question (in case you haven't watched it, I won't spoil what the question is). <BR/><BR/>I think that although desiring children is real and 'normal', above all we need to submit to God's will for us in our lives and realize that God doesn't OWE us anything. Some struggle with financial, some with emotional, some with health, some with infertility (and all are VERY REAL to the person that is going through it)... but do we follow God's Word to glorify Him in our life no matter what he sends our way. <BR/><BR/>I hope this didn't discourage you, I really did not mean for that - rather I wanted to focus you on Christ who has given us so much more than we ever deserved.<BR/>Blessings to you in your life. Live it for Christ!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I myself just went through a miscarriage 2 weeks ago so I do understand the disappointment / loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-67701011815308982542007-11-08T09:39:00.000-06:002007-11-08T09:39:00.000-06:00i stumbled across your blog in my attempts to rese...i stumbled across your blog in my attempts to research how faith, GOD, and IVF can all be reconciled. i really REALLY appreciate what i've found here, as this journey is so hard to drudge through.<BR/><BR/>thanks for the honesty...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-23483399481873850862007-11-08T09:31:00.000-06:002007-11-08T09:31:00.000-06:00must have sucked to hear that. my subconscious has...must have sucked to hear that. my subconscious has been debating the "froen embryo" issue for a while now, it being that I will be making that decision in a couple of weeks and all I can tell you is go with whatever the Spirit of God convicts you with. The difficult decisions of life are made easier when we know we have the peace of God during the times we second-guess ourselves. Hope you end up with the right decisionYettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618314696610199254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-38037255851144873352007-11-08T08:25:00.000-06:002007-11-08T08:25:00.000-06:00Oh, friend, I'm so sorry that you feel so frustrat...Oh, friend, I'm so sorry that you feel so frustrated right now. I will continue to pray that the Lord would bless you with wisdom and discernment as you make decisions for how you're going to proceed.<BR/><BR/>You are not wrong to trust and obey Him, no matter the outcome.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677742255848919123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28613623.post-14470674623672600442007-11-07T23:30:00.000-06:002007-11-07T23:30:00.000-06:00Dear Andrea,So, so sorry that the appointment at t...Dear Andrea,<BR/><BR/>So, so sorry that the appointment at the new clinic did not go as you had hoped. I'll be praying that the Lord give you fresh guidance on this journey.<BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399223371654459449noreply@blogger.com