A Christmas Prayer for the Infertile Woman

Dear Lord,

This year, in order to celebrate Christmas to the fullest without the intense spiritual and emotional pain as in the past, and to celebrate it the way You would have me celebrate, I ask Your help and strength to make these changes:

When I see adorably adorned children in angel's wings, turn my vision from these earthly angels to the message of the Good News the angels brought.

Rather than focusing on toddlers kneeling in wonder before the manger, let me focus on the birth of our Lord and kneel in wonder at His feet.

Instead of the ache of my empty arms, let me feel the magnetism and strength of His open arms as He says, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."

When I see pictures of the baby Jesus, broaden my thinking beyond the maternal desire to feel the soft skin of that baby's tiny hands, and enable me to feel the nail prints in the rugged palms of my Savior.

When children's voices in chorus reach my ear, take away the lump that will have formed in my throat and enable me to join in singing Your praise.

And finally, when I watch children opening presents, please do not let thoughts of having no children diminish my gratitude for Your precious gift to me. 

In the name of Christ, my Savior,
Amen

- Martha Ann Diaz

I found this on a website today and it originated from Stepping Stones, a support group that offers hope to families struggling with infertility. Perhaps it will help you through the Christmas season.

I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I have mentioned before that I often use music to express my feelings.  I think that Michael Buble's Haven't Met You Yet expresses my feelings to my future children.  

I'm not surprised
Not everything lasts
Have broken my heart so many times
I stop keepin track.

Talk myself in
I talk myself out
I get all worked up
Than I let myself down.

I tried so very hard not to lose it
I came up with a million excuses
I thought I thought of every possibility

And I know someday that it'll all turn out
You make me work so we can work to work it out
And I promise you kid that I'll give so much more than I get
I just haven't met you yet

Mmmmm ....

I might have to wait
I'll never give up
I guess it's half timing
And the other's half's luck
Wherever you are
Whenever it's right
You'll come out of nowhere and into my life

I know that we can be so amazing
And baby your love is gonna change me
And now I can see every possibility

Hmmmmm ......

And somehow I know that will all turn out
And you make me work so we can work to work it out
And I promise you kid I'll give so much more than i get
I just haven't met you yet


They say all's fair.
In love and war.
But I won't need to fight it.
We'll get it right and, We'll be united.

I know that we can be so amazing
And being in your life is gonna change me
And now I can see every single possibility..mmmm..

And someday I know it'll all turn out.
And I'll work to work it out.
Promise you, kid, I'll give more than I get, Than I get, than I get, than I get.Ohhh!

You know it'll all turn out.
And you'll make me work so we can work to work it out.
And I promise you, kid, to give so much more than I get.
I just haven't met you yet.
I just haven't met you yet.
Ohh, promise you, kid, to give so much than I get.
(I said love, love, love, love...)
I just haven't met you yet
I just haven't met you yet.