After over a year of being led into and then pursuing embryo adoption, it has happened, we are parents. We eagerly await hearing of their safe arrival in the clinic that we will soon be going to, where they will be transferred into me. As I think about these two traveling in a truck and … Continue reading 22. Peace beyond understanding.
21. On that same (un)ordinary day …
“What's happening?” “We're moving ... again.” “Moving? Like eight years ago?” “Yes I'm sure of it ... don't you remember?” “I think so ...” While their bodies were still inside the semi translucent plastic that seemed like their skin after being in it for so long, the whole container of what had held the essence … Continue reading 21. On that same (un)ordinary day …
Bountiful Harvest
When Alexis and I had first moved to Northern Ontario in addition to the reverse culture shock of coming back from spending our first years together in India, we were enjoying all of the highs and lows that come with being first time home owners. One of the highs was getting to put in a … Continue reading Bountiful Harvest
20. On an (un)ordinary day …
On a (un)ordinary day... August 22, 2017 Today, this seems like an ordinary day, but during ordinary days, extraordinary things happen. Things happen with movement. And on this day the two little ones that we have waited for for over a decade are on the move, across provinces into the exact place they will meet … Continue reading 20. On an (un)ordinary day …
19. … Never Going to Let Us Down?
So I have really struggled with how to write this next part of this story. And to be honest I'm still not sure if I have the right balance to accurately share how deeply the events the day after the embryos became legally ours impacted me with ensuring that I am treating my friends, the … Continue reading 19. … Never Going to Let Us Down?
Rusty’s Embarrassing Lawn Tractor Story #1
Growing up, one of the ways my parents showed love to our neighbours was by taking "Mrs C", an elderly widow who could no longer drive, to church every Sunday. She was a no nonsense, tell it like it is, Ukrainian woman who always smelled like the garlic she grew in her immaculate garden, on … Continue reading Rusty’s Embarrassing Lawn Tractor Story #1
18. He is Good …
I feel like this journey has been helping me to grow in my understanding of some of the lyrics of the worship song "King of my Heart". In particular I think of the day we finally got to sign the legal papers and the two embryos were finally ours. It was so easy to sing … Continue reading 18. He is Good …
17. It is very good.
“Something is happening! Something is happening, and it is very good!” the Creator spoke to the two little ones' souls. The littlest one turned to his twin brother trembling with excitement, "What do you think it is?"
Rusty’s Pizza Dream
Jason was sitting behind a desk chatting with a coworker on the other side of it. As they talked, the wall opposite exploded in shrapnel and a car burst through smearing the coworker and smashing through the desk leaving Jason crying in pain and bleeding out on the floor. I awoke. “Jesus no!” It took … Continue reading Rusty’s Pizza Dream
16. Is this it?
We were told that if we waited a month or so there were a few new families that were going through the process of donating their embryos. Beginnings went through the list of families that had two embryos and one particular couple stood out to us. After a couple months, things started moving. “Rusty, we … Continue reading 16. Is this it?
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