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Walk of Hope 2014

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Walk of Hope 2014

If you’re in Arizona this weekend, join me for the RESOLVE Walk of Hope.

It’s an easy walk  around Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, AZ that takes 30-45 minutes to complete.

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the Walk begins at 9:00AM.

There will be lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy! The Arizona Walk of Hope is pet-friendly. Bring your dog to join the walk and enter the fur-baby costume contest. There’s also a moon bounce, massage booth, and more! All Walk activities will be completed by 11:00AM. 

The Walk of Hope will raise funds that will support local programming, public awareness initiatives, and advocacy efforts to ensure that all family building options are available to all.

2013-11-26 14.21.04The weather should be beautiful!

I’ll be at the Authors Table sharing my books, A Seed of Hope: God’s Promises of Fertility, and Infertility Sucks! How to Maintain Hope in Your Marriage During Infertility. Please stop by and introduce yourself. I’d love to meet you, encourage you, and give you gift.

Don’t Ignore This During Infertility

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Image courtesy of Markuso/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net

This is a reprint of a post I shared in 2012. I wanted to share it again because if you’re struggling with infertility, it may prompt you to consider infertility from a different aspect and develop a greater hope.

Don’t ignore the spiritual aspect of infertility.

It is so easy to lose focus on the spiritual nature of infertility when the physical aspect overtakes your daily life. You and your spouse can become so obsessed with finding the cause and the cure for you situation that it can rob you of your peace. When you’re not experiencing peace, you’re likely to ignore the one thing that can bring about the solution you’re looking for.

It is important to strengthen yourself spiritually while dealing with infertility. Acknowledge the need to ask God for wisdom when faced with overcoming the enemy called “Infertility.” It may seem like a Goliath-sized enemy to you, but for God, “Infertility” is already a defeated foe. It is not too hard for Him. God said so when he defeated infertility in Sarah’s life (see Genesis 18:14).

Luke 18:27 states, “And he [Jesus] said, The things which are impossible with men are possible WITH (in close proximity to) God”{emphasis mine}. Join yourself WITH Him by asking for wisdom in the decisions you make, by reading His Word, and by speaking and meditating His Word.

Trust that God’s Word is true for you. It will bring you guidance, comfort, and ultimately, greater peace.

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” ~ Isaiah 26:3 NLT

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ~ John 14:27

The Shock of Male Infertility

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Pressure. All of us face it in various forms. But men tend to deal with pressure in ways that are much different from women.

Enter the pressure of being told that you, the husband, are the one with infertility issues. Below, is the link to an informative article from Resolve.org about male infertility…that’s right, MALE  infertility.

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Most people think that infertility is a only female issue. It’s not. According to Resolve, about 30% of all infertility cases are a result of infertility factors in the husband. Men have to find ways of coping with the shock of being told of their infertility. It affects not only their body but also their ego, among other things. You don’t hear much said about male infertility. There’s not much written about it. But it does happen.

A scripture that can help a man continue in hope when he’s facing infertility is Job 11:18 [NLT], “Having hope will give you courage.”

Here’s the link for the Resolve article: Men – Emotions and Infertility.

I hope you’ll find some helpful information in it and pass it, along with the scripture, on to others.

RESOLVE’s Action Plan

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Thought I’d share this newsletter from RESOLVE with you today as we acknowledge infertility on a national scale. I’d like to add: use the Word of God to build and maintain hope for having a child!

A Special National Infertility 
Awareness Week® Update from RESOLVE:
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2013 NIAW Day Three
Definition of an advocate: someone who strongly or publicly supports someone or something. That someone is you and that something is infertility.
Infertility can take a toll on your body, your relationships, your finances, and your emotions. RESOLVE exists to improve the lives of people with infertility. We do this by providing you with ways to advocate for yourself, and gain control over this disease.

Actions you can take today:

1. Find a RESOLVE Support Group in your area.
2. Learn about the issues the infertility community will bring to Washington, D.C. on May 8th.
3. Volunteer for RESOLVE. 
4. Visit our Facebook page and tell us how you advocate for yourself, and for our community.
5.Tell us your personal story.

Special Event: Join RESOLVE and Parenting.com for a special “Twitterview” event on Wednesday, April 24th at 1:00PM ET.

National Infertility Awareness Week

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Get more information at Resolve.org.

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Image courtesy of RESOLVE.org

Infertility-Arizona Walk of Hope

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Join Us in Scottsdale!

When: Saturday, March 23rd

Where: Eldorado Park in Scottsdale, AZ.

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the Walk begins at 9:00AM. All Walk activities will be completed by 11:00AM. 

The Walk of Hope will raise funds that will support local programming, public awareness initiatives, and advocacy efforts to ensure that all family building options are available to all.

No one should face infertility alone.