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
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
The Healing Journey Through Infertility
by Jen Crowley August 14, 2019 I’m not sure that you can ever really fully “heal from” the pain of infertility — that almost always awful experience changes you forever. I guess it depends on how you define complete healing.
A Successful Future Full of Hope Infertility Prayer Service!
What does it mean to have a “future full of hope”? The prophet Jeremiah from the Old Testament of the Bible wrote of the Lord’s declaration: “For I know the plans I have for you…plans for welfare and not
25 Questions to Ask Adoptive Families When Discerning Your Own Call to Adoption
Trying to decide, or discern, if you and your spouse are called to build your family using the miracle of adoption is, oftentimes, no easy task. If you and your spouse are one of the lucky few couples to be
Wrapping our lost children in sacredness
According to Webster’s dictionary, “refuge” means that which shelters or protects from danger, or from distress or calamity; a stronghold which protects by its strength, or a sanctuary which secures safety by its sacredness; a place inaccessible to an
How to support a friend struggling with infertility
Everyone deals with their crosses differently. Me, personally….I am a verbal processor. I need to talk aloud about my struggles in order to think through them. So when I learned I would probably be dealing with fertility issues, and
Everything happens for a reason?
There are many catchphrases offered when we are in the midst of suffering or in the throes of trauma. Generally, they are well intentioned and are meant to offer hope or inspire perseverance. However, I have found that many of
23 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Adoption Agency
Once you’ve discerned your call to adoption, one of the next major decisions you need to make is which adoption agency you will use to find and adopt your child! While some couples are happy to go with whichever most
Filling the Void
Soon after we developed our Sarah’s Hope and Abraham’s Promiseinfertility programs, we realized the need for healing programs for those experiencing pregnancy loss. Certainly, this is inherent to the struggles of infertility, with many couples experiencing numerous miscarriages throughout their