Fit to Foster After years of struggling with infertility, waiting to adopt, grieving a miscarriage, and failed infertility treatments we were ready for the next season of our journey as we entered the world of the foster care system. THIS IS A 3 PART BLOG SERIES OF Our Foster Care to Adoption Journey Our Foster … Continue reading Our Foster Care to Adoption Journey Part 1
My Infertility Story Part 3 – Dancing in the Desert
After the heartbreak of a miscarriage, we found hope in the wake of our tragedy. (If you missed Part 1 or 2 catch up here first before continuing...) This is a 3 part Blog Series of My Infertilty Story My Infertility Story Part 1 - Departing for the Desert (click here to view) My Infertility … Continue reading My Infertility Story Part 3 – Dancing in the Desert
My Infertility Story Part 2 – Drudging through the Desert
So, we had decided that adoption was a good family building option for us, but we had to wait until I was old enough for an adoption agency to take me seriously. (If you missed Part 1 catch up here first before continuing...) This is a 3 part Blog Series of My Infertilty Story My … Continue reading My Infertility Story Part 2 – Drudging through the Desert
My Infertility Story Part 1 – Departing for the Desert
Unexpected Expectations In January 2007, over sixteen years ago, my husband, David and I were in a golden age of life. We were in the honeymoon phase of our marriage, and we had great plans for our future that included finishing nursing school, purchasing our first home, and children. Lots of children. In that precise … Continue reading My Infertility Story Part 1 – Departing for the Desert
Behind the Name – Drenched in the Desert
A desert. A wilderness barren of life. Limited vegetation, sparse trees for shade, parched dry ground, and harsh winds that blow sand into the face of the sojourner. Moisture remains isolated to few and far between pools, infrequent torrential rainstorms, and dwelling deep in the pit of prickly cacti as an obscure source for the … Continue reading Behind the Name – Drenched in the Desert
Welcome!
Welcome to Drenched in the Desert! I am so glad you are here! I created this website as a way to share encouragement with others who may be in one of life's deserts. I have been in the barren land of infertility for over sixteen years and in the most desolate, unexpected place I found … Continue reading Welcome!