A diagnosis of Infertility results in a flood of different emotions for you and your spouse. In addition to the physical toll, the mental, spiritual and relationship stressors are tremendous. Join Taryn and Andrew Schuelke for a day to heal
Pierced by Sorrow, Released into Joy: Pregnancy Loss Retreat
Join us for a day of comfort as we honor the lives of the children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion and early infant loss. Led by Racheal and Paul Emig, the retreat helps us to reconnect with our children while
To the Prospective Adoptive Mama
by Jen Crowley March 26, 2020 Hey there, mama-in-waiting. I see you. Have you taken a moment to actually think about that? You ARE a mama! This IS happening! You might not have a child in your arms right this
Pierced: Becky’s Story of Loss and Transformation
A guest post by Becky Wooster March 19, 2020 Dr. Becky Wooster, PT is a Catholic, a wife, and a mom to three children on earth and one in heaven. She has been a physical therapist for 13 years, practicing
A Husband’s Perspective on Infertility
A guest post by Mark Crowley March 11, 2020 Mark is married to SHAP Director Jen Crowley, and they have shared 10 awesome years of marriage together. Since infertility is a struggle for the married couple and not just either
5 prayers for couples going through infertility
by Jen Crowley September 11, 2019 Today I have just a quick post for you, but a helpful one to reference! Below are some particularly beautiful and relevant prayers for couples to pray, individually or — even better — together.
Hopes versus Expectations
September 4, 2019 Cari Henry, MD When we were deciding on the name for Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise, we chose Sarah’s “hope.” Not “laughter.” Not “desires.” Not “dreams.” Not even “expectation.” We could have chosen “expectation”—having the expectation to be
Hopes versus Expectations
September 4, 2019 Cari Henry, MD When we were deciding on the name for Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise, we chose Sarah’s “hope.” Not “laughter.” Not “desires.” Not “dreams.” Not even “expectation.” We could have chosen “expectation”—having the expectation to be
You Want to Adopt! Now What?
by Jen Crowley August 28, 2019 So you’ve come to the decision that you want to adopt a child! You feel nervous and elated at the same time. So….what’s the next step? Once you start looking into the process of
Our Little Miracles: Baby Kate
by Jen Crowley August 21, 2019 Every life is, of course, a miracle. For those who have struggled with infertility, pregnancy loss, early infant loss, and the process of adoption, the realization of that gift is not lost. To at