Our Miracle

Where do Miracles come from? Of course from a loving, all-knowing Father in Heaven. For which I am forever grateful.

During the last few years I have really come to love the scripture in Genesis 30:22 where it reads "And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb." There have been several moments where I have felt the yearnings of motherhood just as Rachel did in Old Testament times. Even to the point of crying out as she, "Give me children, or else I die." Her yearnings were deep and rooted within her just as mine in me. As women we desire to nurture and to have children. Its a spiritual and natural yearning.

One thing that I have come to realize is that God never forgot Rachel. He was shaping her and preparing her to have greater faith. I, too, realize that God never has forgotten me or Chase in our yearnings and pleadings for children. We have had time to grow and strengthen in our relationship and our faith, as well as have many wonderful life opportunities. God is the master artist in our lives. His plan is perfect if we put our trust in Him He will create something beautiful and masterful.

I am so grateful to have never been forgotten by my Father in Heaven. I am truly and eternally thankful to be able to now say as Rachel, "And God remembered Joni, and hearkened to her, and opened her womb."

The Lord is Good.

We had this picture but...

We can't take God out of the equation!

(Actually there were many parts to the equation including doctors, embryologists, medication, needles, prayers, fasting, priesthood blessings, and the faith of many family & friends~and most importantly a loving Father in Heaven~We are forever grateful)