Signs

Happy Mother's Day to my Mom, my Grandma, and all the mothers before them. Without their love, dedication, and hard work, I would not be here today. I am both humbled and blessed to have been born into such a beautiful and strong line of women. Mom and Grandma, I hope you know just how much I love you two!

Thank you to those of you who showered me with encouragement this Mother's Day. Whether by text, card, email, Facebook, impromptu pedicure, or hope-inspiring gift, you flooded my day and weekend with love and support. In the midst of infertility's isolation, I felt remembered. Words can't even begin to describe how this lifted me up and sustained me through an oft bittersweet holiday. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

And thanks be to God for choosing today to unfold the beauty of our spring tulips. Only yesterday they were small buds, closed up like a tight fist. We couldn't believe how dramatically they had changed overnight. It was as if God, Himself, wanted to encourage me on Mother's Day. And perhaps remind me that like those tulips, situations can change at any moment. Often when we least expect them to. May this be a sign of brighter days to come on the journey towards motherhood...

For as [she] thinks in her heart, so is [she].
-Proverbs 23:7