Praying for a Little One- for Anonymous

For the month of June, we are going to do something a little different around here.  We will continue to pray for Becky, Lisa, and Loren, but this month I want to pray for the women (who may read this blog without commenting) that struggle alone with infertility. This was put on my heart in two different ways this month.  The first way was while holding hands praying with amazing women at our local support group.  Surrounded by such a strong strength and bond with these women made me feel called to pray for women who for whatever reason might not have such support.  It could be that she doesn't feel comfortable attending a support group or that she hasn't even told anyone about their struggles.  Infertility can be such a silent struggle.  You might be one of these women.  Your husband might have asked you not to say a word to anyone, or it hurts too much to even talk about it.  The second way this was put on my heart was when I asked a former anonymous commenter that I correspond with through email (email me anytime at prayingforalittleone@gmail.com) to be this month's praying for a little one.  We prayed for her previously through this blog so she felt selfish (although she shouldn't :) ) to take the spot.  She mentioned how the post to the Girl in the Purple Shirt that I posted originally spoke to her and she asked if we could pray for others like her who aren't talking to anyone in "real life."  Looking back at that post, I realized that I never even posted it over here (posted on forthislittleone) so here it is below...followed by a prayer for those of you who remain anonymous.

Dear Girl in the Purple Shirt at Wal-Mart,
You don't know me, but I couldn't help but overhear your phone conversation today with your mom.  I really didn't mean to eavesdrop, but you said estrogen really loud and words like that get my attention.  A progesterone level of 14 isn't the best, but it isn't nearly as bad as your gyn nurse made you think.  I don't know why they wanted it to be at least 18...pretty sure 16 was the "great" ovulatory number just last year.  I would be surprised if your dr already wants to up your dosage just based on that progesterone number.  I really wanted to say something to you, but you made absolutely no eye contact with me, and I don't blame you.  I was just another young "fertile" mom to you with a sweet baby asleep in my cart, and you were in too much pain to look.  I even heard you complain to your mom about how walmart has now changed their layout so that you have to walk right through the baby section to get anywhere.  I remember all too well avoiding "that" corner of walmart, and I really do understand why walking by something as simple as formula and baby food causes a lump in your throat on a bad day.  It was like baby was everywhere in the store (including this really adorable baby girl with a sheep coat on), and I felt terrible that I was part of causing you pain.  I really hope your miracle is coming soon and that one day you will be able to do something as simple as grocery shopping without feeling the pain.  I've been there, and I know how infertility follows you throughout your day. 
Love,
A Fellow Infertile Wal-Mart Shopper


Lord, we are coming together now asking for you to wrap your comforting arms around those who are hurting too deeply to speak or to seek out support.  You know their names.  You know the plans you have for them, and we rest in knowing that in Your time...You will provide.  Give them peace that surpasses all understanding and give them the strength to reach out to others if that is what they need right now.  We also pray protection over their heart when hurtful words or medical facts come their way.  We love you, and we thank you that we can come to you with all of our burdens...big and small.  Amen.