..The Holidays..

Hello my virtual friends!  I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!  As hard as Christmas can be on those of us who are struggling with infertility, I had a really great Christmas!!!  Being with my niece was such a joy and was so special!  She truly has blessed my heart in more ways than I could have ever imagined!  She's the greatest!!!=)  I was lucky to spend Christmas eve with my wonderful in-laws and company.  Lots of food (too much food) and way too many presents.  Later Christmas Eve night, DH and drove to the airport to pick up my parents.  It was so great to see them!  We got to spend Christmas Day with them along with my Dad's side of the family!  We had a blast...lots of yummy food and lots of laughter!  So, I can say Christmas 2010 was wonderful!

As joyous as the Christmas season can be, it isn't for all of us.  A family in CA needs your prayers right now.  It's a friend of mines friend who's son went home to be with Jesus on Christmas Eve.  Baby Samuel was only 2.5 weeks old and passed away due to under developed lungs.  Please keep this family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of their precious son.  This story has truly touched my heart and my heart goes out to them!  You can find their story here!  God works in mysterious ways and sometimes we will never understand why he does things the way he does.

Dh & I Christmas Day - 2010

May God continue to bless you and your family in 2011!

Much love,

Lauren