tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589251369457197568.post3639074604302191311..comments2021-05-28T09:04:17.671-05:00Comments on mrs. fancy pants: Santa BabyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01474875354189325708noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1589251369457197568.post-47510429748098178182015-12-22T00:06:44.105-06:002015-12-22T00:06:44.105-06:00Thank you. I so needed this today. Confession: I c...Thank you. I so needed this today. Confession: I come to this blog to re-read your post "To the Waiting Ones" a few times a month (honestly, I don't even remember how I initially found it) and tonight as I clicked around for my semi-regular re-read, I saw you posted something new! How timely. And as it turns out, I am in a group of women who are developing a Bible study around Matthew 7:7-11; we just met tonight and discussed God as the giver of good gifts. I so appreciate this reminder of his goodness and faithfulness. <br /><br />Also, I especially appreciate tips for handling Christmas. This month has been eerily difficult for me, with so, so, SO many pregnancy announcements, while hubz and I are still hoping and waiting. I think my lowest point was when, while hosting a baby shower for a friend, I learned of 3 additional pregnant women in my friend circles! I scurried away, cried for what felt like forever in my bathroom, and then had to push my way through since, dang it, it was at my house! I was literally sick. Angry. Hurt. Overwhelmed. And hopeless.<br /><br />At the encouragement of my husband, we wrote a Christmas letter centered around the idea of Advent, waiting for the hope of Christ, and our hopes for parenthood. It was probably the hardest, scariest thing I've ever done in my life, but the response of our friends has been so special. This month, where there has been sorrow and despair, there has also been hope and love...I've had so many sweet babies to cuddle, littles to decorate Christmas cookies with, and I'm thrilled for all sweet ones who are on the way next year! But again, thank you for sharing your heart related to this hard, hard road so many women walk alone. Your words are healing balm on my winter chapped heart. ��Jtghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05797934278848082979noreply@blogger.com