Shannon Ketchum returns, this time talking about foster care. It’s one of our most transparent interviews yet. Her story doesn’t have a pretty bow on it, and it’s not resolved yet. “The thing you really crave is a kid to call you Mom.” This is her story.   Shannon’s previous interview in Episode 62  Shannon’s book on Amazon   The Hope Narrative is coming to Jesup, Georgia on April 30, 2022! Visit hopenarrative.org to register.  For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on  Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter.  Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

158 - This Might Be the Thing That Breaks Us (Shannon Ketchum Returns)

Christian Infertility support and encouragement from Sarah's Laughter. We interview people that "get" infertility, including those who walk through it and those who walk alongside them.

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After a chain of tragic events, Megan was consumed with grief and anger. Her mental health suffered. Yet this God she was angry with, whose existence she began to doubt, kept tugging at her heart. “I needed to stop blaming Him, and just start thanking Him.” This is her story.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah’s Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah’s Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we’ve had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com.   Sarah’s Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We’re celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24.   Beth’s newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy  here.    Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here.  For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on  Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter.  Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

196 - Every Month My Heart Breaks (Megan Averitt)

If your infertility story is more hurt than happy ending, Renee’s interview is for you. “As Christians we want to think that because God has a plan it makes [our loss] okay. It doesn’t mean we don’t hurt. It doesn’t mean we don’t say What in the world, God?” This is her story.  Renee Evans leads our Infertility & Loss Support Group in Woodstock, Georgia. Please visit sarahs-laughter.com/woodstock for more information.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah’s Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah’s Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we’ve had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com.   Sarah’s Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We’re celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24.   Beth’s newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy  here.    Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here.  For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on  Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter.  Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

195 - Tell Them Mom & Dad Love Them (Renee Evans)

Rebecca Lemmon is part of our online support group. Her infertility story includes family tragedy, medical gaslighting, and brutal wisdom that can only come from brutal life experience. This is her story.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah’s Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah’s Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we’ve had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com.   Sarah’s Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We’re celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24.   Beth’s newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy  here.    Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here.  For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on  Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter.  Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

194 - So Grateful for Vomit (Rebecca Lemmon)

Megan almost died from treatment so often that she had to adjust her life insurance. She talks with Beth about divine appointments and phone calls that kept her going, and her mother’s intense “Mama Bear” prayers. “Focus on God, not the miracle that’s coming.” This is her story.  You can find out more about Megan and her mission at yourfertilityadvocate.com and her instagram feed.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah’s Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah’s Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we’ve had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com.   Sarah’s Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We’re celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24.   Beth’s newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy  here.    Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here.  For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on  Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter.  Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

193 - My Body Is Not Safe (Megan Edgecumbe)

Kaitlyn shares her journey from surprising diagnosis to crisis of faith to positive pregnancy test, and what the relationships in her support group have meant to her. “The losses are harder, and the celebrations are bigger.” This is her story.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awareness for infertility held by Sarah’s Laughter. Since 2014, Sarah’s Laughter & its generous sponsors have given away 30 IVF, INVOcell, and IUI procedures, plus $151,600 in grants and vouchers. So far, we’ve had 21 miracle babies born or adopted through Baby Steps giveaways!!! You can register at babystepsfunrun.com.   Beth’s newest book, Daily Double Portions, is now available in paperback and on Kindle! Get your copy  here.   The Hope Narrative Infertility & Loss Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is September 22–23, 2023. Register now at hopenarrative.org!   Sarah’s Laughter is turning 20 in 2024! We’re celebrating with a Caribbean Cruise! Dates are April 25–29, 2024. Details & signup at sarahs-laughter.com/cruise24.    Want Beth to speak at your event? Contact us here.  For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on  Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter on Twitter.  Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/give. Thank you. Want to share your infertility story on this podcast? Email us at podcast@sarahs-laughter.com

158 - This Might Be the Thing That Breaks Us (Shannon Ketchum Returns)

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