It has been a long path through grief. Over the past two years, we have ridden the roller coaster ride of pain and suffering. We experience stillbirth...twice. We buried two tiny babies. We even had an early miscarriage in between. We had to explain death to our living children. We have visited the cemetery more times in the last two years than I had ever been to a cemetery in my whole life. Such tremendous loss. However, I have learned many things along the way. I have learned that friends and family are always there when you need them. I have learned that your prayers reach the throne room of heaven on our behalf on our darkest days when we can't find the words to pray. I have learned that tears are sometimes the only prayer I can pray. I have also learned that grief isn't something that you get through or get over. It's something that you integrate into your life. I have learned that it is possible for grief and joy to co-exist. I know that nothing can ever replace the babies that I have lost. But we also know that we have so much love to offer. Life is a gift. It is not to be taken for granted. We want to share our lives with another child. Unfortunately, pregnancy is too risky for us. We have been to numerous doctors and fertility specialists. None of them can find an explanation for three consecutive pregnancy losses after two healthy pregnancies. And even though we have been offered additional fertility treatments, there is no guarantee that they will work. We were told that another loss is possible. That is just not something we are prepared to do. We have suffered enough loss. All we want is a sweet little baby to love, a little brother or sister for our kids to love on. And so we closed the door on pregnancy and fertility treatments and swung the door of adoption wide open! We are looking forward to welcoming a child into our lives. Please pray for us as we begin this journey! Please pray for a good match, for our finances (adoption is expensive!), and for patience (adoption can take a long time!). Thank you friends and family for all you do for us! We'll keep you posted!
Thank you for sharing your heart. I am praying for Gods richest blessings. For God is a God of restoration. I am excited and looking forward to this sweet little baby to come into our family.
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Toni Cook
1/20/2014 09:06:30 pm
I am overflowing with excitement for you! I cannot wait to embrace your little one in our friendship circle!! Praying that you have a smooth adoption process!!
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Deb Fleury
1/21/2014 11:03:47 am
Jon and Megan! That is beautiful news and we couldn't be happier for you. We have watched you walk through these heart-wrenching years, knowing and trusting that "joy would come in the morning" but hoping and praying that it would come sooner than later & you wouldn't have to face any more heartbreak. We will stand beside you in prayer and anticipation as you begin this incredible journey. So excited to see your JOY be fulfilled! Love you both...
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Carl Wiemeyer
1/21/2014 05:33:44 pm
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.---
Know that our God can redeem a worn and battered heart
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Peggy McCarthy
1/29/2014 10:49:13 pm
Megan and Jon
I have been on your journey. The joy of pregnancy , and the unbelievable grief of loss.We have also experienced the wait and expense of adoption. When that phone call comes that they have a match ,what wonderful joy you will experience . I am so excited for your family. I know that I have three children and was chosen (adopted) but in my eyes all are the same. God Bless you all!
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Jon and Megan
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