Send us a textWhat happens when you've spent years praying for something that seems impossible? After nearly three years of struggling with infertility, we're finally ready to share our miracle—we're expecting our first child!This journey has been filled with doctor appointments, medications, surgeries, tears, doubts, and ultimately, a deepening understanding of what hope truly means. As we celebrate our four-year wedding anniversary, we reflect on how we've grown individually and as a couple. We've learned that while time changes circumstances, those core qualities that drew us together at 16 still remain at the heart of our relationship.The path to pregnancy wasn't simple. After endometriosis surgery and working with multiple doctors, we found ourselves at a crossroads—feeling defeated and ready to move on. Then came an appointment I almost canceled, with a doctor who offered a completely different approach. Instead of more tracking and supplements, she simply said, "Let me do it for you." That permission to release control became the unexpected gift we needed.This episode explores more than just our pregnancy announcement. We dive into what it means to maintain hope when disappointment feels inevitable. By incredible coincidence, Katie was asked to lead a workshop on hope for our church before knowing she was pregnant. The framework she developed—recognizing what hope is, embarking on the journey of hope, looking for signs, and anchoring yourself in hope—became the compass that guided us through our darkest moments.For anyone walking through infertility or any season of painful waiting, this one's for you. We've been where you are, and while everyone's story unfolds differently, we want you to know that hope truly does not disappoint—even when it takes forms we never expected.Reflection:Read the Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction (Letter addressing the Jubilee Year of Hope) HERE: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.htmlHave you experienced a season of waiting? How did you maintain hope?Where do you “hide” your hope behind? How can you cling to God in the Hopelessness?  We'd love to hear your stories and continue growing together through this new chapter.An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

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