Thursday, October 3, 2013

#27 Struggles & Miracles


I know this isn't my regular type of post, but this is a one time only share, about my best friend and her miracle! So read on or just scroll through the pictures of the quilt progress and completion!!

 I have been promising pictures and the back story for the Riley Blake Life in the Jungle quilt I have been making for my friend Kellie, but I kept running into road blocks that slowed me down. Well I believe that everything happens at the right time, even if I sometimes doubt and question why. So this is the perfect time for my post, and my friends story is like that too. Perfectly timed!


 I wanted to share Kellie's story and Kellie agreed, to hopefully encourage anyone struggling with infertility, or just struggling and needed to feel encouraged and hopeful about whatever is going on in your life right now.
Kellie and Dan were married in 2000 and started trying for a family in 2001. In 2002 after no success, they went and had tests to determine why they weren't conceiving. The tests showed no medical reason for infertility. In 2003 they started on fertility pills. In 2005 Kellie had surgery for endometriosis, and continued on with the fertility pills. They did 2 IUF procedures  later in the year which involved lots of blood work, trips to the fertility clinic and abdominal needles for Kellie. Neither of the procedures worked!




 In 2006 Dan and Kellie had the opportunity to go to Korea, for Dan to teach. They figured it would be time to relax and take a break from fertility treatments and all the stress. They ended up staying for 2 yrs.


They returned home in 2008 and in 2009 started the adoption process. They wanted a family so much and were exited when they were accepted in 2011 for adoption,














but all through this process Dan's health had begun to break down physically and emotionally, and they had to give up their chance at an adoption. Dan wasn't working and then Kellie lost her job and was out of work for a year.










Their marriage hit some really rocky ground and came very close to ending, but with the help of friends, family and prayer, God saw them through. Kellie found a new job, that is closer to home and Dan is doing better, but the dream of a family was over in their minds.














 But just like I said we don't always understand God's timing, but I truly believe it is perfect.....
 Kellie and Dan announced that after 12 years of trying and at 37 years old Kellie was having a baby!!!!!














 I'll  share that I screamed and laughed and danced (not a pretty sight, I'm sure) but I was over the moon happy for them both!! They have opted out of screening, because this is their miracle, a precious life no matter what!! They have had ultra sounds that show no problems and a healthy, growing baby...wait for it.... 






                                                                   ........BOY!!!



Who knows why the wait, like Kellie says, it was hard going through a lot of this, and some stuff still hurts, but I am going to have my baby boy, and that makes me so happy.
 





Silver linings. We always need to look for the silver linings. Sometimes what we want isn't what we need. Sometimes the timing is wrong and then it is so right!!!! Sometimes sharing our pain helps us all get stronger...





                                          Don't give up!!!








19 comments:

  1. What a difficult journey for your friend but how wonderful to have a happy ending! That little one will be so treasured!

    The quilt is just gorgeous! So happy and sweet!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts, Kristy! I will make sure Kellie sees them all! And you are so right, all babies are miracles and precious gifts, but this one is a very special treasure!!

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  2. What a touching story, and it mirrors my own so much. I have undergone years of fertility treatments in the past as well, and it is so tough. The baby quilt is so sweet. I know she will love it!

    I'm so glad you shared at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Hey Kelly, wow even the same name! Thanks so much for sharing and for leaving such a nice compliment!!

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  3. What a special quilt for a baby who has been wanted and loved for so much longer than he's even been conceived. Thanks for sharing this story.

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    1. Thanks Jess.... so so true, this is one special little treasure!!!

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  4. Wow, thank you so much for sharing this! What a wonderful and special quilt for them and their son! I pray God's continued blessings for them all!

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    1. Thanks so much Christine!! I had such a smile on my face and a really joy in my time making this quilt, thinking about how much they went through to get to this precious gift, and how treasured he is going to be! By all of us who have gone through this journey with them!! I know Kellie will appreciate knowing that you are praying for them all

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  5. Thank you for sharing! It warms my heart.
    Your quilt is so perfect for them!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thanks Esther, it is adorable, I knew it was the right choice the minute I saw the panel!! I'm glad you stopped by and shared!! I know it will mean a lot to Kellie to see all these kind words and thoughts coming their way!!

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  6. This is a beautiful gift for this special baby boy on the way! How fun and bright and happy it is!

    susie

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    1. Thanks Susie!! I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out and can't wait to meet this little guy and give him his first quilt from his "Aunt" Sandy

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  7. What a precious story, and what a precious quilt, and what a precious friend you are.

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    1. I want so much to say "you're precious " for saying so!!! (Hehe) it is really sweet of you!!! Everyone has been so wonderful! Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and be a part of this special baby's journey!! Have a great weekend!!

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  8. Thanks so much for all the wonderful and kind comments. I am so blessed and was so honored that my best friend wanted to share my story. Sandy is so precious and she will be the best aunt to my little baby boy. I am longing to hold him in my arms and as I sit here writing I am thinking, I am finally going to have a new name, MOM.... I would never have gotten through the last couple years without her and of course God.. Thank you Sandy....

    Kellie

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  9. What a beautiful story! I don't know you, Kellie, but I am SO excited for you and your husband!! God has blessed you with a beautiful soul, to care for and to teach about Him. This little soul, that currently rests under your heart, will never die. What an awesome responsibility! God has given you this little boy for a reason. Always look to HIM, and He will guide your path.

    Love,
    A sister-in-Christ

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    1. Hi Jennifer, I will make sure Kellie reads your lovely reply to her story!! I know she has read the previous ones because she added the above reply.
      I know she will be so thankful knowing that another sister in Christ will be praying for her and her baby boy!!! Will post an update when the little miracle boy arrives!!

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  10. Oh wow, I have tears in my eyes!! What a beautiful ending to their story!! Praying for a healthy delivery and little bubba boy!!

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  11. Oh wow, I have tears in my eyes!! What a beautiful ending to their story!! Praying for a healthy delivery and little bubba boy!!

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