A Maternity Blessing {times TWO}

Today's inspring Maternity session is from Alana Donovan Photography and features a fellow newborn photographer friend in a gorgeous {and heartwarming} session as they await the arrival of not one, but two precious little ones. I will now let mommy-to-be Lisa tell you her amazing story and how their strong faith has blessed them with a growing family...

{My husband and I have been married a little over five years. I was 30 years old when we got married, but we so enjoyed our first couple of years together so we didn’t feel rushed to begin having children and of course never thought it would come as a challenge! Then began that journey…As we talked and both felt we were ready for that chapter of our lives, we just let things happen naturally and if we were blessed with a child, then that would be wonderful and if not, we were still content. But as time passed…and the months turned into years…and everyone around us kept having babies…we began to wonder when would our little miracle come? Still believing it is all in God’s hands, a little nudge from my sister sent me to start asking my doctor questions. The fertility journey is not usually a fast one. There are many factors that come into play. One not to take lightly…your emotions! I have seen so many friends and family struggle and stress over fertility issues. For me, it wasn’t so much stress or impatience as it was just feeling discouraged. This is where God grew me. I learned to spend time alone with God, truly seeking what He wanted for my life. Over and over, I felt the call to pray. To read His word, to pray His word, to praise Him and give thanks…even if I had 2 failed pregnancies and the chances that one would sustain was not likely. Oh, how little faith I had. I had always prayed for twin boys and my husband has always wanted a girl to take care of him when he gets old, haha! In June of 2012, God’s glory was revealed through two strong and healthy heartbeats and I am now 25 weeks along in the beginning of a journey to being a mother. We want the genders to be a surprise, but we stand in awe of God’s grace and love. I look back now and see what He was teaching me all along. So wherever you might be on your journey in life. Don’t give up. Have faith. Believe. He loves you, wants to teach you, and give you the desires of your heart…they are, after all from Him.}