Brenda Horrocks: Childless at Christmas: A survival guide

When you are dealing with infertility, it is hard sometimes to not feel “left out.” While attending a church activity for children in our neighborhood, a leader read a book titled “The Crippled Lamb” by Max Lucado. By the time she was done I was in a mess of tears and had to escape to the restroom. The story is about a little lamb named Joshua who has a crippled leg. Joshua feels left out because he can’t be like the other lambs in the field. He develops a special friendship with a cow named, Abigail. Abigail helps him see that “God has a special place for those who feel left out.” I have come to know this for myself. I hope this special time of year brings you great peace and hope and the knowledge of your “special place”.

Brenda Horrocks is the Mother of 4 children who came to her family through adoption. Brenda promotes Waiting Children, Foster Care and Adoption through public speaking, education and blogging. Contact her at smalladventuresfamily@gmail.com