Earlier in this post I told about a song I found myself singing to Russell Jr. I figured out how to play it on the hammered dulcimer too and decided to share it with you. Hope you enjoy it 🙂 God bless, Rusty P.S. You can hear the instrumental version here.
Category: Our Journey in Infertility.
“Farther Along” on Hammered Dulcimer
"Farther Along" by Josh Garrels was one of the songs that helped us shift perspective when we were in our darkest seasons in our infertility journey and it became the first song I learned how to cover once I had figured out the basics on my hammered dulcimer. I wrote Josh and asked if I … Continue reading “Farther Along” on Hammered Dulcimer
Post for Canadians – Urgent request
Hello Canadians (currently more than half of those who regularly visit this blog 🙂 ) we just wanted to let you know about a current event that could have a huge impact on Embryo Adoption in Canada and to ask you to pray about possibly taking action response. There are new Proposed Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) … Continue reading Post for Canadians – Urgent request
53. Our (in)fertility journey final post.
Thank you for journeying with us through this (in)fertility blog. Doubtlessly, you will be hearing more about our son through the years on our blog site here, but this part of the journey has now transitioned and so we will pause the story here. If you have been reading regularly, you probably have picked up … Continue reading 53. Our (in)fertility journey final post.
52. Lullabies
"Russell you are a gift of God, Russell you're a miracle. Russell you are our son and we love you, Russell you're a gift of God." As I hold our son in our arms, I string together this prayer / expression of mystery and find myself singing these lines over and over again. I love … Continue reading 52. Lullabies
51. It happened!
It happened! Russell Jr. was born on a late summer's day. Waltzing into our arms as a six pound immeasurable treasure of cuteness and determination after being born at home. (We had felt while praying that we were to have a home birth and a way was made, even though I was in my 43rd … Continue reading 51. It happened!
50. An ‘ug?
“I don't understand, why are you allowing my room to get so small. It has been weeks like this and I liked to do the flips and fun dance moves. I thought you liked them too.” “Oh, I do,” said the Creator with a glow on His face. “Someday you will understand that I take … Continue reading 50. An ‘ug?
49. Home Stretch
Wow, it is hard to believe some mornings that I am on the home stretch of this pregnancy. But then I get on my feet and the reality of how I feel confirms it to me. Even with the uncomfortableness of these days, I feel incredibly blessed to be on this journey. Learning much from … Continue reading 49. Home Stretch
48. Treasure
“You are a treasure. My treasure. You are worth more than one could ever count.” These words from the Creator placed such a warmth and security in Russell Jr's little heart, but he didn't really understand what “treasure” was. “PaPa. What is treasure? What is true treasure worth”. He cocked his head to one side … Continue reading 48. Treasure
47. Third Trimester
Third Trimester Reality So Russell Jr. and I are in the third trimester. Woohoo. I have been amazed and feel incredibly blessed that my pregnancy has gone so well. The reality of the little guy inside is becoming increasingly obvious, as he even wakes me up at times with his fun. Russell Jr. moves a … Continue reading 47. Third Trimester
