I’d like to take this chance to share with you my very first public event. On Sunday, December 9th, I invited friends and family to Detroit Sip for my ministry launch reception for Hope In Fertility. With God’s inspiration, I called the event a Sip and See. Is it meant to remind you of the traditionally southern come-see-the-baby event? Of course!
While I have been blogging since April, I came realize that if Hope In Fertility is going to reach those who are hurting and broken, I must utilize all the resources I have. This means sharing my heart with those who are right in my immediate circle and asking them to share this resource with those who are hurting in their circles.
I have been seeking to grow my family for years but that is all of the details some of my loved ones know about our journey. This is where the event started. My cousin, Kim Collins, who has the gift of sparking great conversations, served as our moderator. She asked Rodney and I questions that covered the details of our story and the affect it has had on us individually and as a couple. We shared just how hard this has been for us and how enduring this challenge has caused us to grow in ways we didn’t even realize were possible.
I felt it was important for my guests to hear from another infertility warrior to help to expand their perception of infertility and what it looks like. Tasha Hood-Hicks accepted my invitation and shared some of her journey. We support one another in our local support group and I count her as a true blessing. She added insight about her personal challenges and the financial and emotional demands. Many people are oblivious to the choices we face as we seek to grow our families.
In sharing with my friends, many of them couldn’t offer more than prayer and well wishes for a happy ending to my story. This event gave me an opportunity to empower my circle by asking them to turn their concern into action that brings awareness and hope. If I can inspire those in my circle to show kindness and consideration at their place of employment or at their upcoming holiday gatherings, I have shown love to another hurting heart.
The event concluded with an opportunity to introduce my baby; Hope In Fertility. All of the time I’ve spent on this journey inspired me to provide for others what has meant so much to me; encouragement! It is my prayer that something written here will offer hope, help, and healing. Right now, I’m writing a post here and there. But, as I said December 9th, I give God permission to have His way in this effort.
We are not all journeying through infertility but we all are birthing something and that calls for encouragement as we travel towards that purpose. I was honored to gather my loved ones together and shine a light on an issue that affects so many of us. The response I received confirms that authentic sharing opens the door to receive authentic support and I am grateful.
This kind of support also pleases the Lord. He desires communion with us and for us. Every heartfelt prayer is a sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. When we pause in our prayer time to hear His response and read His word, He shares His heart with us. It is not easy to have this kind of intimate sharing. But, there is a benefit if we seek the opportunity to do so.
I’m excited to grow and to expand the reach of Hope In Fertility. There are more hearts to reach with hope. With the Lord’s help, I’ll work to accomplish what I’ve been inspired to do: help the hurting and heal the broken. Please pray for me as move towards my purpose!
HOPE-Filled Thought: The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. 2 Corinthians 13:14 MSG
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for your love and care of us. We boldly confess that not one moment of this journey through infertility will be wasted. You are in control and we trust you to restore all things and bring glory to your name. We receive it with joy and it is so. Amen.
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