There is so much that my husband Gary and I could share about what we've learned from the journey we've been on for the past six years. We could write a book about all that God has showed us about His nature, love and faithfulness. As I've thought about what I want to share about our baby story, I've found that amazingly I don't want to focus so much on the struggle. No doubt, it's been a tough season of our life. As anyone who has battled with infertility knows, it's an arduous uphill climb and a non stop roller coaster ride of emotion. Yet, the word that has been invading my thoughts since we brought our son, Andrew home has not been the world struggle, it's been the word redeemed. Here are two very different situations; ours, a couple whose dreams of having children seemingly lost forever contrasted with a young girl who finds herself with an unplanned pregnancy. Both a choice of life and death. Both stories of two hopeless roads colliding. Many may say these are tragic, impossible situations, yet God sees them as an opportunity for greatness. What the enemy meant for destruction, God has used for His good and His glory. Through His grace, mercy and deep love for us all, He has redeemed our dreams, restored hope, and given abundant life. He who began a good work, yes a good work, in you will be faithful to complete it.
Gary and I have found that the key has been to truly seek God's desires for our life. We've found that His dreams for us are so much better than anything we can desire for ourselves. Everyday I look at Andrew, I see the hands of our almighty Father in Heaven who through his sacrifice of His son Jesus Christ has redeemed us all. There is no greater gift.
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| Andrew William Berg |
