tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post734668886142443218..comments2024-01-24T17:21:28.386-06:00Comments on her Little Ways: Catholic In My Heart: Our Infertility Story (Part 3)Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17633704862629969672noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-85602975169422707492014-04-22T14:05:11.067-05:002014-04-22T14:05:11.067-05:00This is so beautiful. You are courageous! Thank yo...This is so beautiful. You are courageous! Thank you. And I think you will like this story:<br /><br />http://littlecatholicbubble.blogspot.com/2010/06/true-story.htmlLeila@LittleCatholicBubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-91797143275992773502013-03-20T14:41:54.365-05:002013-03-20T14:41:54.365-05:00I finally got to read all 3 posts!! This last one...I finally got to read all 3 posts!! This last one has been sitting here since Sunday! What a inspiring story. I have a couple friends that have done similar things and I have always felt like they would never be able to come to an understanding of why it was wrong to achieve pregnancy in this way, I mean the end is wonderful, it's the means that's wrong. What humility it took in you to ask for God's Mercy. I tear up just typing that. I love you and thank you for sharing your story. Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-41973874644230811162013-03-13T15:23:52.163-05:002013-03-13T15:23:52.163-05:00I LOVE Neen's blog!! She is such a great encou...I LOVE Neen's blog!! She is such a great encouragement!!<br /><br />And wow - you know lots of us have these stories of defiance. But you are brave to post it and write about it so candidly. WHAT A STORY!!! <br /><br />And now you have 3 children? That is truly amazing and such a gift. Makes me wonder if the medical establishment was completely honest, or if this is a special miracle given to you to bring you back 'home'. Probably the latter huh? God is good :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858543043754603289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-68462206158731209892013-03-12T14:10:58.614-05:002013-03-12T14:10:58.614-05:00Wow, I remember connecting with you on Facebook an...Wow, I remember connecting with you on Facebook and being so excited that a friend from high school was also into the blogging. And I was a little jealous as your posts are always so beautiful. I did read about your children and prayed that your faith was strong but never thought much about it. I was thrilled when you sent that facebook message about going to confession and the joy you felt. I just hope you know how awesome your story it. It is full of humility. <br /><br />I am so imspired by your blog and your humility. Thank you so very much for being so open to the Holy Spirit and for sharing your heart during this year of faith. Neenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04169665137526513607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-42231188529907622322013-03-10T22:29:40.500-05:002013-03-10T22:29:40.500-05:00I am in awe of your story and how beautifully you ...I am in awe of your story and how beautifully you wrote it. Thank you for sharing your heart.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035231628115404437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-76590149486504226312013-03-10T12:55:11.032-05:002013-03-10T12:55:11.032-05:00HUGS Valerie! I love you for writing all this, an...HUGS Valerie! I love you for writing all this, and just know that we ALL have sins from our past that can haunt us and overshadow us if we let them. Only through Confession and reception of the Eucharist and prayer can we get God's graces to move on. The devil wants us to get discouraged about our sins, but God only wants to forgive and forget :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-11996659331126719262013-03-09T22:15:15.533-06:002013-03-09T22:15:15.533-06:00Thank you so much for sharing your journey and fai...Thank you so much for sharing your journey and faith. I think your experience can help so many who are going through similar trials. Keep the faith girl!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464184135822609876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-43628232126712905402013-03-09T18:27:04.469-06:002013-03-09T18:27:04.469-06:00Infertility is such a tough journey, that many peo...Infertility is such a tough journey, that many people who KNOW the Church's standing on IVF are ready to overlook it due to their deep desire to have a child. You were aware enough to know you did wrong and then feel guilty about it - a true child of Christ. I'm so proud of you Valerie!! Confession takes a lot out of us, to swallow our pride and admit our mistakes. I've had that conversation a few times with non Catholic friends who don't understand why we go to confession, but its exactly that reeastablishment of our relationship with God and that light airy feeling as we know we are forgiven. Great posts!zaJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823767091787001229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-38676367143662583632013-03-09T18:26:57.531-06:002013-03-09T18:26:57.531-06:00Infertility is such a tough journey, that many peo...Infertility is such a tough journey, that many people who KNOW the Church's standing on IVF are ready to overlook it due to their deep desire to have a child. You were aware enough to know you did wrong and then feel guilty about it - a true child of Christ. I'm so proud of you Valerie!! Confession takes a lot out of us, to swallow our pride and admit our mistakes. I've had that conversation a few times with non Catholic friends who don't understand why we go to confession, but its exactly that reeastablishment of our relationship with God and that light airy feeling as we know we are forgiven. Great posts!zaJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823767091787001229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-88326393538248298642013-03-09T17:47:41.363-06:002013-03-09T17:47:41.363-06:00Valerie,
So many of us will identify with your th...Valerie,<br /><br />So many of us will identify with your thoughts and feelings even if our circumstances are different. Yes, we are all sinners.<br /><br />Your description of returning to confession brought back so many memories for me. At one time, I was ready to leave the Church because I didn't think I would ever fit in again because of certain past events. Then I met a new friend (sent by God, I'm sure) who encouraged me to go to confession. She contacted Father for me and looked after my children and so I went. I too sobbed out my story. The priest told me that maybe everything that had happened to me wasn't in fact all my fault. God had allowed everything to bring me close to Him. It wasn't easy but I learnt so much from my imperfect past, and I now have this great sense of gratitude for what I have. Not explaining this well but I hope you will understand what I'm getting at. <br /><br />Valerie, we can only ever connect with others by being honest. Yes, your faith will help others with theirs. Thank you so much for sharing.<br /><br />God bless!Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-71650524223583398152013-03-09T10:41:30.474-06:002013-03-09T10:41:30.474-06:00Beautifully written words right from your heart, V...Beautifully written words right from your heart, Val...Blessings to you and that beautiful family, dear friend!Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-16435972485217337422013-03-09T07:19:04.753-06:002013-03-09T07:19:04.753-06:00Your story- all of it- is just so beautiful. Suc...Your story- all of it- is just so beautiful. Such a testament to the fullness of our Catholic faith and the mercy of Our loving God. <br /><br />Not one of us is free from sin, so many of us have fallen away from the Church in different ways (I stopped attending Mass for about three years and did not always follow the Church's teachings very faithfully). We all need to rely on God' s mercy- everyday.<br /><br />I hope this post and everything you have so willingly and openly shared in it, will touch others- as it has touched me.<br /><br />Many, many blessings to you and your whole beautiful family! ~Kari<br />Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189228866239286310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-70594115834603749582013-03-08T19:54:14.378-06:002013-03-08T19:54:14.378-06:00This is such a beautiful witness to Catholicism, V...This is such a beautiful witness to Catholicism, Valerie! Thanks for writing about it - I love reading conversion and reversion stories. I left the Church for a while many years ago. While I wish I hadn't done this, I have to say that I have a much greater appreciation for my Faith and a greater love for God than I ever had when I was young. <br /><br />Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-59464205041361364702013-03-08T19:29:54.717-06:002013-03-08T19:29:54.717-06:00I plan on reading these this weekend sometime...ju...I plan on reading these this weekend sometime...just have not had time....just wanted you to know...Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6231109811143670731.post-69944632619828671962013-03-08T17:34:40.139-06:002013-03-08T17:34:40.139-06:00Beautiful faith journey, Valerie! There are NO wo...Beautiful faith journey, Valerie! There are NO words to explain how absolutely amazing it is to know the Holy Spirit has worked in oneself. Receiving grace through the sacrament is kind of like pouring chocolate syrup into a glass of white milk. It sinks to the bottom and stays put. The milk stays white until you stir it up to change it to chocolate. That's kind of how I explain sacramental grace to my own kids. We have to stir things up ourselves (free will) in order to know we've experienced the change. Blessings to you as you continue on your faith journey, because you know it isn't over yet. (unlike what many cradle Catholics assume.) We are truly never finished growing in our faith. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.com