Never in our infertility journey have we felt so much love and support!

It started with the Nicole coming over to my house shortly after getting off the phone with me, with her two girls in tow and a bouquet of flowers.  What meant more though, was seeing her in her large round sunglasses crying and giving me a long heart felt hug that said she was in this with me.  We shared few words but her being there at that moment with such a force of love, friendship, and set the pace for healing. That moment will forever be in my memory and close to my heart!  Thank you Nicole.

Then calls, texts, messages from long distance loved ones confirming in their own way that they were sorry to hear of the news and expressed love for us.

At worship practice and church from those who knew coming up and just giving us a hug or asking the weighted question of how we were doing, knowing what they meant and offering love meant so much.  Instead of dreading to see people and inform them of the news, this blog has taken that burden off of us and in turn that fear is gone.  Friends and family already know and pour on the love and understanding. What a blessing this is!

Then, this week on Monday, my mother-in-law Terry asked if she could take me to lunch. A little nervous because I knew what we were going to talk about but she was so kind and gracious.  We sat outside a little sandwich place within walking distance from the hospital and talked about this and that. She asked about going over to Miami and seeing my family. Then she looked at me with tear filled eyes and told me that her and Tommy had been up at nights thinking about Travis and I and how heavy their hearts were for the process we were going through and praying for us. When I looked at her again, the tears were streaming from her eyes.  I reached over and took her hand with tears in my eyes thanking her for sharing that with me and for praying for us.  We knew they loved us and followed our online journal. To hear that so deeply moved me.  Thank you, Terry and Tommy!

Thank you mom as the first text I got and sharing in our moment.  Thank you for your powerful prayers.
Thank you dad for the big hug. I treasure them. 

Thank you Maria for sharing and helping us to look to the future. 

Thank you Maria (Naples). You have such a way with words to bring comfort, faith and love every time.  

Thank you Chelle for reaching out to us and caring so much. 

Thank you Hill for your beautiful message. Your words feel like a hug every time.

Thank you Rach for offering advice and understanding.

Thank you Yulia for your kind message, understanding, and regularly checking in on us. 

Thank you Susan for your lovely message. You said a lot of good things that will stick with us. 

Thank you Wendi for understanding and offering hope like no one but Jesus can.

Thank you Jill for the loving hug at practice. It overwhelmed me (in a good way). I am so glad you did.

Thank you Dana for lifting us up and always being available to listen. 

Thank you Tiffany (East coast) for always being a safe place. 

Thank you Sharon for listening so well. 

Thank you Fredeen's for the hugs and phone calls to Travis. 

Thank you Tiffany (Naples) for being there and loving Travis.

As we go through something so personal, to see the ones we love take it just as personal is very comforting. You are not just passing by or only showing up for the happy moments.  You are there in the messy times and willing to share which brings us together more closely in the end.  

Travis and I do not worry if God is with us. We know He is. This week, as I read over the people I listed, we are even more comforted to know that you are with us too! Thank you. Thank you for caring. Thank you for loving on us so well!

Lots of love,

Lauren