During the month of February, you can get an audio book version of Dr. Russell Moore’s Adopted For Life for free from christianaudio. It has been a while since I read it, but it is a book I would recommend for those facing infertility whether or not they are considering adoption right now (it is a good book for others as well).

Two specific features I enjoyed about the book were Moore’s honesty with the struggle and sin he faced when he and his wife were going through a season of infertility and his focus on adoption into God’s family. So, I would encourage you to give it a listen.

While in Canada, I decided to read my favorite Canadian stories: the Anne of Green Gables series. I’ve read them frequently, and Anne was one of my childhood heroes. I adore her imagination and spirit, and I enjoy her cleverness and sense of humor. (Warning this post contains spoilers.)

Anne’s House of Dreams has generally been one of my favorite books because Anne and Gilbert are finally married (horray!) and Captain Jim makes me smile. Reading it now, in light of my infertility, was a bit harder than normal.

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