Today was quite the journey. A day I have been anticipating for months but found out for sure was going to happen just last week. Today we drove two hours to Pyramid Lake and met Gingi's friend Bree to give her Evelyn's breastmilk donation. It was a happy-sad day. Nothing about today was wrong or bad. Everything about today was just as God intended it to be. A furry friend came with us on our ... Read More about Evelyn’s Breastmilk Donation
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Your move God | Waiting Well
Bible Study Fellowship is about to start back up. This year we're studying the book of Matthew, which I am very much looking forward to. Last year we did Genesis. Anyone going through the waiting period of adoption (or just waiting for anything really) should read Genesis. From Noah to Joseph, everyone was waiting for something. Noah waited for the flood. Abraham and Sarah waited for Isaac. Isaac ... Read More about Your move God | Waiting Well
Tears – Donating Evelyn’s Breastmilk
A while ago I wrote about how we are unusually prepared for our child to come home (see blog post here). It was incredibly hard to for me to pump Evelyn's breastmilk, but now it's time for me to give it up. I do nothing under my own power, it is all God. Last night I received this message from a good friend. "Hi Kristen, I know that this is a delicate issue, so I want you to know that I'm not ... Read More about Tears – Donating Evelyn’s Breastmilk
Why I pumped breastmilk after stillbirth
I'd like to think I have no delusions about parenting. I'm sure I do though, cause I've never done it. I understand I won't be the perfect mother, Josh won't be the perfect dad, and we will not raise perfect children. I'm sure gonna try my hardest to be a good mom, and in my opinion, Josh will be a fantastic dad, and our children will have every opportunity to lead happy, fulfilling lives. Like I ... Read More about Why I pumped breastmilk after stillbirth