Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 32. This birthday was different from others. In the past, I would get really sad when my birthday came around. When the number ticked by I would be struck by what I didn't have. … Continue reading Happy Birthday to me!
Author: Abby Davidson
How to Grieve
"You need to grieve". I heard that phrase more than a few times. The problem was, I didn't know how how to grieve. I cried all the time, did that count? How do you grieve for something that you never had? Something that doesn't exist? In recent months I've realized that maybe grieving isn't something … Continue reading How to Grieve
The Garden
I returned to the garden where it all began. The garden where we said I do and vowed to love each other come what may. The garden where our friends and family stood and promised to love and support us in our covenant. I always thought I would get married in a church. I grew … Continue reading The Garden
Family
And it was a happy day for him when he gave us our new lives through the truth of his Word, and we became, as it were, the first children in his new family. James 1:18 (TLB) Family can mean a lot of different things. Brothers and sisters and father and mother make up … Continue reading Family
It’s (not) personal
Personal. I’m taking it personally. Which is silly. I know it’s not personal. It’s not like this is happening for any reason. It just is. So why does it feels so personal? I feel like I'm being attacked, called out, specifically chosen to go through this. And that makes me angry. The only one I … Continue reading It’s (not) personal
A Voice is Heard
Some thoughts on infertility