Over the years, I've had several friends struggle with infertility. One, in particular, in whose journey I have been more involved than the rest. We've talked for hours about ovulating and I've gone with her to buy pregnancy tests and I've cried for her when the result we prayed for did not come. I've prayed Novenas and read books and just keep believing that her baby will come.
The one night on the phone, I decided it was time to break the news. Timidly, I told her.
And her reaction was what real friendship looks like.
She screamed. Then she screamed again. Then she demanded that she be invited to the baby shower and made clear she will be coming to visit and help with the baby arrives. What are we thinking on names? Will we find out the gender? Will we tell her when we find out? This is just the best news.
I just cried while trying to keep up with her excitement and barrage of questions.
I believe that part of our purpose on this earth is to show love to others as God loves us. My friend hit it out of the park on this one. Selfless love. Unconditional support. Honest joy.
I could not be more grateful for her friendship, her Christlike example, and her love. And I know she will make a great mom when her time comes.
But for now, she better believe I'm taking her up on the offer to help change diapers.
2 comments:
Such a sweet friend. But, I think your article is about two real friends (you and her)-- although you meant it as a post to honor her.
You have mourned with her and she can celebrate with you. We are called to do both. Even as a single, I only found it difficult to rejoice with others (in their marriages, friends) when they had failed to mourn or rejoice with me. Certainly, the problem was partly my sinful heart, but it's hard to be the only one giving, you know? But, it sounds like good or bad, you and this girl have each other's backs!
I will be praying for babies in the coming year-- your little one and hopefully one for her too!
You both sound like you're amazing friends to one another. Like I do when I read about half of your posts (ok maybe that's an exaggeration) I'm crying over here. I'm glad that you two have such an unconditional friendship, & that you'll have someone else to help you change those diapers ha.
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