Encouraged.

I was a little nervous before posting yesterday's blog. (In case you missed it, find it here.) However, I cannot say enough about all of the love, support, and encouragement that Coy and I received following that post. It was a little overwhelming and a great reminder of how we are not alone. It is amazing how many people are going through something so similar to us. It is also amazing how many people have already gone through it and made it out as survivors! I went to bed last night feeling so encouraged and so hopeful about the future; not just about the future as I would like to see it but the future that God has in store for us!

Some more encouragement came last week while sitting in the doctor's office for hours (and hours). While waiting, Coy and I were able to watch this video together. It was done by several couples from Grace Place, a church outside of Nashville, TN and the church that I used to call home. Not only the place I called home but the church which helped mold me during those significant years following college where I really started to become the person I am today. This video shares the story of five couples and their journey to parenthood. Each story is a little different but each story comes with tragedy, hopelessness, and pain - followed by trust in God and joy! God's faithfulness is so evident in their lives and they are a testament to his love for us. I found myself moved to tears at numerous times watching this video and was so encouraged by each of their stories. These are some pretty amazing people and I feel blessed to have journeyed together with them in life for several years before I moved back to Indiana.

Although the video is long, it is definitely worth the watch!