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When womanhood feels conditional
Christian womanhood is synonymous with wife and mother. This has been one of the hardest things to reconcile and one of the most hurtful things of this journey. When society and culture have implied that the ultimate form of a Christian womanhood is that of a wife and mother, it’s hard to not believe God…
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Initial thoughts on fertility treatment
Does conception occur at fertilization or at implantation? If at fertilization, why don’t we honor the dozens of babies all couples have statistically lost? A positive pregnancy test only occurs after implantation and studies show that only 30% of fertilized embryos implant. This is a really crucial question in determining the ethics of IVF.Regarding the…
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My big questions.
Is there a difference between the will of God and the fact that God is all knowing? What is the will of God? Is suffering part of God’s will, or is it due to the fall? How active is God’s role in suffering?God works through suffering for our good, but does he cause it? Does…
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Guilt & The 5 Stages of Grief
For a while I felt a lot of guilt in your death. I felt like it was my one job to protect you, and I failed. I overanalyzed every action and things I ate and drank from when you were alive. Even after I knew there was nothing, I practically did that caused your death,…
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IVF Intention Statement
I am stepping into IVF with my heart open and my mind centered. I have been brave and strong in the road that has led me to IVF, and I will remain brave and strong through the process of IVF. I hold onto the hope that this is the beginning of the journey that leads…
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