Life doesn’t always go as planned. Most of the time we can adjust and simply roll with the punches. But how do we cope when our deepest dreams are crushed? Sheridan and Merryn tell their story of infertility, broken dreams, and God’s faithfulness through it all.
When God says no
Chichi on March 27, 2016 at 10:21 am
Love moved me and struggles of life don’t matter any more ONLY God will work everything out to the Glory of His Mighty Holy Name and I learn to give thanks in every situation in my life and learn to Loving People Unconditionally Thank You Our Lord Jesus Who Loves ALL
Yvonne on March 28, 2016 at 9:41 am
As a couple do people have individual dreams? Can people actually be happy when their personal dreams are not able to be developed because of the marriage or because a person is not married?
Merryn Voysey on June 11, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Hi Yvonne,
I’m sure everybody has dreams. As a couple you pursue shared dreams, work hard to help each other pursue individual dreams, but compromise is always required-even if it’s just for a season. Your question has inspired Sheridan to write a blog post on this topic but until then, this one might be helpful. http://sheridanvoysey.com/032-six-tests-for-a-god-given-dream/
Hope this helps,
Merryn
Ty on March 28, 2016 at 4:21 pm
I heard this on the radio yesterday and they mentioned a downloadable pdf. Can you direct me to it?
comalley on March 31, 2016 at 2:13 pm
The resource should now be available on our homepage at words.net. Sorry that it was unavailable earlier. Cherie
Christiana on May 29, 2016 at 5:11 am
I stumbled on the website because I am searching for some kind of condolence or a word that will inspire me to keep living. I have battled with infertility for 14 years now. Although, I have moved on to adoption but there is still that little hope that I may be pregnant and actually have a child. This hope however is threatened by the series of surgeries I need for fibroid removal. I am so ashamed to be among my peers and do not know how to socialize anymore. I do not remember the last time that I was truly happy. What makes infertility even more isolated is the fact that most infertile couples are surrounded with people who do not understand the pain and frustration of infertility.
I actually found solace in the story of Sheridan and Merryn. I am still in the process and fighting but I hope to finally get to a place where I can eventually accept my faith and be happy with the rest of my life. Thank you for sharing your story.