The Butterfly Blog
By Living in the Wait – Melissa Vande Kieft
We all have something in life we’re not prepared for, an unexpected challenge. Most often this struggle isn’t immediately resolved and we grow impatient. It might be unique to you or shared by others. Waiting is often the har...
By Debbie Garner
Nine years ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. My husband and I always wanted at least three kids. When our son was two, we decided it was time to expand our family. I had another pregnancy that resulted in a traumatic ruptured ectopic pregnancy...
If you have, we want you to know that you are not alone in that. Dear friend, it’s easy to feel discouraged during life’s trials and valleys. But it’s in those moments when the enemy u...
By: Erin Greneaux
 I sat on the edge of the fountain, using all my energy to keep the brimming tears from breaking loose. The park was filled with people preparing for the remembrance walk. Even surrounded by other women who had experienced my pain, I felt alone. Five ...
Listen, friends, forgiveness is hard!
In a world full of differing opinions and ever-changing cultures, it’s nearly impossible to walk through this life unscathed. At some point, whether intentionally or not, we will hurt others and others will hurt us.Â
But where ...
In this episode we discuss:Â
- 3 ways to support your spouse or friend going through infertility.Â
- Using declarations to stand firm on God's word.Â
- How to get connected to Twelve 12 Ministries.Â
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Melissa Vande Kieft is an event planner and enjoys all things related to details, logistics, and organizing. Outside her official work title, she is a blogger, speaker, infertility advocate, and first-time mom after navigating infertility for over 3+ ye
...Peyton Lauderdale is the co-founder & Executive Director of Gathering Hope, a nonprofit based in Aledo, Texas. Her passion is serving women who have survived pregnancy and infant loss, and rallying others to do the same. She's a coffee snob, friend, wife, and
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