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
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
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
By Jen Crowley April 24, 2019 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
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
By Jen Crowley April 10, 2019 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
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
By Jen Crowley March 27, 2019 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
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