Have Joy Trusting His Timing!

My Angel Baby - Joy-Anna Hope

The month of May is traditionally spent honoring Mothers.  Many mothers are overlooked in the church pews on Mother's Day due to a lack of a vibrant happy baby in their arms.  This post is dedicated to my fellow Angel Mamas and Mothers-to-Be who are struggling with Infertility and Secondary Infertility.

My entire youth and young teen life, I was told I would never have children.  It was physically impossible.  I had been raped repeatedly as a toddler.  Again as a young teen.  The damages that had been caused to my developing reproductive system were extensive.  Then by nothing short of a miracle, I surprisingly conceived.  At 37 weeks due to a tragic accident, my baby girl returned to heaven.  I was a MOTHER!  However, my baby is an ANGEL.  The accident caused even more damages, ripping uterine muscles causing extensive scar tissue buildup.  Once again I was told, no way I would never have any children.  If I would ever be lucky enough to conceive I would never be able to carry to term.  At least so the doctors said.  During the years between my angel and the birth of my first living child, I dreaded Mother's Day.  Although "I" knew I was a mother, no one else did!  Everyone was being recognized and I sat in a pew crying silent tears.  Since then, I have struggled with repeated miscarriages and Secondary Infertility.

 Each year, I have mixed emotions on Mother's Day.  My heart rejoices seeing the blessings in my life: my living children.  Yet somehow my heart grieves for my children who are celebrating from the realms of glory in heaven!  My heart is overflowing with abundant love for all of my children.  Each one being a unique spirit who has added something to my life regardless of whether they live or grew wings!

So this Mother's Day, please go out of your way to recognize an Angel Mama or a Mama who you know is on her Journey to Motherhood.  We are all Mothers.  Just at different stages in the Journey!

Some good ideas are to share a message of Hope with the Story of Hannah and a flower.  Or a message of Faith with the Story of Sarah.  Remember, when we have Faith in God, it means we have Faith in His Timing!  Remember too that we are a society of women who are here to uplift one another!  Motherhood is a beautiful thing, in all of its stages!  Be Blessed, my sweet Mamas, and never give up!

Mama with little Esther

Lastly, bear in mind that God has a plan for you!  God has a plan of JOY for you!  Focus on the joys along the journey!  God will lead you on this journey!  If faced with Infertility, God will open doors that will lead to motherhood!  Motherhood is achieved in many different ways!  If you struggle with Secondary Infertility/ Repeated Miscarriages, remember that God has NOT forgotten you!  Again He will open doors for you.  Remember to include Him on this journey!  And trust His timing!  You will find answers!  Again, God is a God of JOY!  Keep the Commandments and watch Him work!  Bear in mind, His ways are not always Our ways!  Mothers of Adopted Littles, the Lord has indeed trusted great spirits to your care!  Take courage and cherish these precious little ones, because you are following after the pattern of God.  We are adopted sons and daughters of a kind Heavenly Father.  What a beautiful thing that you have followed His footsteps and chosen to answer the Call and have adopted sons and daughters of your own!

*disclaimer, no matter how many biological children the Lord shall choose to bless us with. my husband and I still plan to adopt at least one special child to whom we shall be called to be parents.  If you hear the call, answer it!

Happy Mother's Day, to you all!  Be encouraged!  Have Joy!