Fertile in our Faith

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A few rather random events led me to this news this morning.  Many of you might remember that I spoke of Krista Oakes a few years ago when she was diagnosed with Stage IV glioblastoma in November of 2005.  She had a 6 month old baby girl and a young son, and many prayed earnestly on her behalf that her life would be lengthened.  And it was.

She lived 5 years past her diagnosis, a miracle.  She passed away last Friday. 

My heart is heavy, but I am so thankful I knew her, and was strengthened by her.  She was a bright light in many dark days for me.  She wrote a book, called "Fertile in our Faith" that spoke of the difficulties of infertility, but focused on different ways to become fertile. 

I never met her, I just learned from her when I was a member of the group 2ofus4now, an LDS infertility/adoption support group, but she touched my life in very real way. 

Thanks, Krista.  Heaven rejoices that you're home again. 

http://desertsaintsmagazine.com/2010/12/01/let-earth-receive-her-king/