I reflected on the proclamation from the doctors who told me that I would never, ever, no matter what, be able to have a child, and that appeared to be the case for several years after major surgery to improve my prospects for motherhood failed. During that time, I truly gave in to God, found the strength to move on, and found ways to utilize my God given gifts and talents. As my girlfriends were becoming empty nesters and doting grandmas, I suddenly found that I would soon be in the throes of mid-life first time motherhood.
Category: Transitions
Unlock Your Potential with a New Adventure
Are you feeling unfulfilled and stuck in your current routine? I understand how you feel. Several years ago, I found myself in a similar situation. My family had suffered a string of devastating losses, and as an empty nester, I was grappling with a newfound lack of purpose. Reflect and Rely on Faith I took…
Memories as Mementos
I’ve helped my grandfather move from his home in Texas to a senior living home in New Mexico to a nursing home to heaven. I’ve watched my mom move from her large home in the Albuquerque foothills to an over 55 apartment near me. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that it’s emotionally exhausting to downsize. And the great lesson is, sometimes stuff is just stuff. But memories last forever.