For The Love of Joy Blog

Turning my messy story into a beautiful testimony of His unfathomable grace + mercy.

Tag: Encouragement

  • From Newlywed to Newly Infertile: Encouragement for the Infertile Newlywed

    From Newlywed to Newly Infertile: Encouragement for the Infertile Newlywed

    I have been thinking about all of the young women around me getting engaged. Perhaps even newly married now and I ponder the realization that they may find themselves walking the same road of infertility as me. To you newlyweds, there may be a time when you decide “it’s time”. It’s time to grow your…

  • Keep Going: A Note of Encouragement

    Keep Going: A Note of Encouragement

    Bouncing back. That’s the ability I’ve been gaining back these days and it feels so awesome. Since the miscarriage in 2016, I’ve been going through one of the worst seasons ever! I normally work my way through the messes of life and come out stronger. But, not this time. Losing that ability was rough and…

  • Gratitude: A List in the Making

    Gratitude: A List in the Making

    Have you ever had one of those weeks that is so brutal you just can’t wait for it end? I found myself saying TGIFT today… Thank Goodness It’s Friday Tomorrow. It’s been one of those weeks. In the wake of my BFN, I am going through the normal doubts and wonderings. Questioning everything. Finding my…

  • From the Pit to the Mountaintop and In Between

    From the Pit to the Mountaintop and In Between

    God is good. That’s all there is to it. The Holy Spirit has brought to mind the things I am to share with you today. Coffee in hand. My journal, bible, and heart are wide open. I’m ready to bring you to a level transparency that shows how in my weakness, I am made strong….