Being a mother is something I have waited and prayed for since I was a young girl mothering dolls. After 4 years of infertility, tests and procedures that failed 100% of the time, we were blessed with a miracle. I have become passionate about helping others through the struggle of infertility and have started a non-profit organization in order to reach out to people across the country.

It has been a process of sorts to be open enough to talk about this part of me, but it is now something that I choose to embrace and appreciate, as I have learned more and more about myself and my purpose.

I hope this blog can be a place where you can find strength and support through others who know the struggle. Please feel free to contact me with questions, advice, or any and all venting. I know that with the help of each other, we can overcome this struggle...or at least handle it in a way that will leave us better for it.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Grandma Witt

Sandra Black Witt passed away peacefully July 10, 2010.

My kids will never know Grandma Witt here.
It's comforting to know that they are with her now.
Maybe she will tell them to hurry.

I wonder what she is sharing with them...
About life, about Allen and I and how anxious we are.
Will she teach and help prepare them for their life here with us?

She is very aware of Allen and I and our desire to have children.
She prayed for us.
She loves us.

I know she will be there with us and just as excited when the day comes to welcome our children.
What a special thing to know.
She has a strong spirit that lives on.
She will continue to be a part of our lives...watching over us and helping us along our way.

I feel a very strong need to teach my children about their Grandma Witt.
They will know about her.
Maybe it will help them remember...

Thank you Sandra.
Thank you for loving us.
Thank you for raising such a wonderful man to be my husband and the father of my children.

One of the last few things she said to Allen:
"I want to see Jill with a baby more than anything..."

Allen then asked her for a favor.
"Will you tell our kids to hurry down here?"

"Yes, I will tell them to get on the ball."


They better mind grandma.

We love you mom!
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4 comments:

  1. ChelseaJuly 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    That definitely made me cry a little. She sounds so sweet and wonderful. I pray for you that she will get your babies here.

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  2. LibbyJuly 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    That made me cry too! Maybe they do need a little push from Grandma Witt. :O) Someday soon Jill...Someday soon.

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  3. CarlyJuly 19, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    so sorry for your loss. she sounds so great that your kids will probably want to stay up there longer and hang out!

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  4. jcookJuly 19, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    This pretty much made me cry. I bet that she will be sending down your babies soon. :)

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