waiting for baby bird

waiting for baby bird However, despite her womb remaining empty, her arms have not. Their daughter continues to have a relationship with her biological family.

Waiting for Baby Bird Ministries is a 501c3 non-profit, faith-based Christian organization that seeks to radically empower women and couples navigating through infertility and recurrent miscarriage with hope for the impossible and healing for their bodies while using God’s word. The purpose of these Statements of Faith is not to exclude and isolate but to provide a common ground of truth that serv

es as the basis of what this ministry believes, hopes, and trusts in concerning our faith and mission. Elisha Kearns, the author of Waiting for Baby Bird and founder of Waiting for Baby Bird Ministries, and the one who responds to all messages and comments, struggles with infertility and loss. She and her husband have been married for 18 years, and despite the last 12 of those years unsuccessfully being able to conceive due to PCOS, they continue to stay positive as they stand steadfast in believing the Lord for a miracle. In 2017, she and her husband adopted a little girl, now age 14, after she courageously spent 1,273 days in foster care. They believe in and support keeping family ties together (as much as possible) as long as they are facilitated healthily. Through this ministry, Elisha’s mission is to share her story to inspire and breathe hope into the lives of other women facing similar circumstances and bring healing to the broken places within their hearts. Whether it is through her writing, standing behind the podium at infertility conferences, or leading her online support group, as well as her dynamic in-person support group located within her small town of Southern Illinois, she radically and daringly inspires other women to not give up on their dreams as they continue to believe for the impossible. She is witty, down to earth, and transparent, always making every woman feel like she is speaking directly to their heart. With that said, please note that Elisha solely administers this ministry. There isn’t a team; therefore, know that each post made, each article written, and every message returned comes from a place of personal intimacy to you, the reader. A deep connection is found within this unique ministry, which she values and wants each person to feel. Please get in touch with Elisha at [email protected] for further information about this ministry, to request that she speak at your next infertility support group or conference, or to inquire about her monthly in-person events. You can also visit their website at https://waitingforbabybird.com/.

06/11/2026

Lord, tonight I pray for the woman whose mind feels exhausted.

She has carried the weight of worry for so long that she can't remember what peace feels like.

Right now, anxiety is louder than hope. Her thoughts are racing, her heart is weary, and the circumstances she faces feel far beyond her control.

Lord, quiet the storm within her.

Remind her that You are bigger than every fear, every unknown, and every burden she carries.

Wrap her in Your peace tonight. Let Your presence calm her mind, steady her heart, and give her the rest she desperately needs.

In Jesus' name, amen.

When most people find out she lost a baby early in pregnancy, they often say things like, "At least it happened early."T...
06/09/2026

When most people find out she lost a baby early in pregnancy, they often say things like, "At least it happened early."

They say it because they want to help. Because surely it would be harder if she had gotten the chance to know her child.

But for her, that's exactly what hurts.

She never got to know them.

She never got to see their smile, hear their laugh, watch them take their first steps, or hear them say, "Mom."

She never got to feel their little hand reach for hers, hear footsteps running down the hallway, rock them to sleep after a long day, or hold them close when they needed comfort.

The fact that she never got those moments isn't proof her loss was smaller.

It's part of the reason it hurts so much.

To speak as if her child didn't count, or to assume the loss is somehow easier because it happened early, doesn't lessen the ache.

It deepens it.

Because she isn't only grieving the baby she lost.

She's grieving every memory that never got to be made. Every milestone that never came. Every moment she imagined but never got to live.

Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is simply acknowledge that her baby mattered.

Most people never realize they're living an ordinary day until it's over.The day before a positive pregnancy test.The da...
06/04/2026

Most people never realize they're living an ordinary day until it's over.

The day before a positive pregnancy test.
The day before the phone call.
The day before the job offer.
The day before healing.

It usually feels like every other day.

You wake up.
Go to work.
Run errands.
Answer emails.
Make dinner.
Fold laundry.

Nothing seems different.

And yet, some of the biggest moments in our lives are preceded by days that seemed completely unremarkable.

I often wonder if that's why it's so easy to lose hope. Because we assume that if God is about to move, surely we would see signs of it.

But Scripture tells a different story.

The day before David faced Goliath was just another day tending sheep.
The day before Hannah's story changed was another day of longing.
The day before Lazarus walked out of the tomb looked like the end, not the beginning.

And maybe that's worth remembering.

Because the day before a miracle rarely feels miraculous.

It usually feels routine.

So if today feels uneventful, nothing new or exciting, don't dismiss it too quickly.

What if God is already working in ways you cannot yet see?

What if conversations are happening, circumstances are shifting, and doors are opening beyond your view?

God has a way of changing stories when people least expect it.

And maybe that's why seemingly insignificant days matter more than we realize.

Because one day you'll look back and discover that what felt like just another Wednesday was actually the day before everything changed. 🤍

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...” — Ephesians 3:20

❤️ Kentucky friends + surrounding friends ❤️One of my favorite things about ministry is when online friendships become r...
06/02/2026

❤️ Kentucky friends + surrounding friends ❤️

One of my favorite things about ministry is when online friendships become real-life friendships.

This Sunday, I'll be in Paducah, KY, sharing the heart behind Waiting for Baby Bird Ministries at an event called At the Table, and I would absolutely love to meet some of you in person.

Whether you've followed the ministry for years or just recently found our community, it would mean so much to give you a hug, hear a little of your story, and spend the evening together.

The event is free, and the registration link is in the comments.

If you register, let me know below because I'd love to know who I'll be seeing on Sunday! 🥹❤️

We all know and love this verse, but what often hangs us up the most are the first three words:“For I know…”God knows.He...
06/02/2026

We all know and love this verse, but what often hangs us up the most are the first three words:

“For I know…”

God knows.

He knows what tomorrow holds.
He knows how the story unfolds.
He knows what He’s doing, even when we can’t see it.

The struggle is that we want to know, too.

We want answers. We want clarity. We want certainty. And when we don’t have those things, worry and fear can quickly move in.

But faith was never about knowing everything. It’s about trusting the One who already sees the whole picture.

So tonight, if you’re carrying unanswered questions and your mind is spinning and frantic, take a deep breath and rest in this truth:

You may not know what comes next, but you are held by the One who does. And friend, He can be trusted.

I think one of the hardest parts about infertility is when age starts becoming part of the conversation.The birthdays.Th...
05/29/2026

I think one of the hardest parts about infertility is when age starts becoming part of the conversation.

The birthdays.
The timelines.
The statistics.
The comments people make without realizing how deeply they land.

And if we’re honest, sometimes age starts feeling louder than faith.

You begin calculating years.
Doing mental math.
Wondering if time is quietly working against the very thing your heart still longs for.

And somewhere along the way, many of us start accepting limits God may have never spoken over us in the first place.

Because Scripture is filled with people who looked “too late.”

Abraham and Sarah.
Elizabeth.
People whose stories seemed biologically impossible by human standards.

Yet God never seemed intimidated by what looked impossible naturally.

And maybe that matters because fear has a way of convincing us that the clock is more powerful than God.

But God does not operate within human limitations the way we do.

He is still able.
Still powerful.
Still the God who brings life where things looked barren, forgotten, or too far gone.

That does not mean the waiting is easy.
It does not mean the questions disappear overnight.

But maybe faith sometimes looks like refusing to let fear make permanent conclusions about a story God is still writing.

So if age has been speaking loudly to your heart lately, I hope you remember this:

God has never needed perfect timing in order to perform a miracle.

He has always been able to move beyond what people thought was possible. 🤍

“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” — Genesis 18:14

Kentucky friends (and nearby friends 👀), I wanted to personally invite you to something really special next weekend that...
05/27/2026

Kentucky friends (and nearby friends 👀), I wanted to personally invite you to something really special next weekend that I have been asked to be a part of. ❤️

I’ve been invited to come share about Waiting for Baby Bird Ministries at an evening called, At the Table, hosted by HC Women’s Ministry on Sunday, June 7th, from 6:00–8:00 PM in Paducah, KY.

The night will include dinner, conversation, encouragement, and an incredible message from Addison Futrell, LPCC, NBCC, on faith, emotional healing, and mental health through a Biblical lens.

I’ll also be sharing the heart behind Waiting for Baby Bird, the stories, the mission, and how God has used this community to bring hope to so many women and families over the years.

Honestly, one of my favorite parts of ministry is getting to meet people face-to-face after knowing them online for years. So if you’re in the area and have ever wanted to come say hi, hug my neck, hear more about the ministry, or spend an encouraging evening with other women, I would absolutely love to meet you there. ❤️

They will also be collecting donations for Waiting for Baby Bird during the event, which means every person who comes helps support the ministry and the couples we serve.

🗓 Sunday, June 7, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Heartland Church Fellowship Hall, Paducah, KY

You can register here:
https://heartlandpaducah.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/534

And if you sign up, let me know in the comments because I would LOVE to know who is coming. 🥹❤️

Sometimes life unfolds in ways that simply do not make sense to us.Heartbreak happens.Prayers go unanswered.Doors close....
05/26/2026

Sometimes life unfolds in ways that simply do not make sense to us.

Heartbreak happens.
Prayers go unanswered.
Doors close.
And the pain of certain seasons can leave us wrestling with questions we never thought we would have to ask.

“Why did this happen?”
“Why did things turn out this way?”
“Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward while I’m still trying to recover from what broke me?”

And if we’re honest, painful seasons can tempt us to start viewing God through the lens of our circumstances.

We see Him as uncaring.
Distant.
Haphazard.
Playing favorites.

But one thing I keep reminding myself is this:
God’s goodness is not determined by what I currently understand.
Or how I feel.
Or what I can see.

We live in a broken world where grief, loss, disappointment, and suffering still exist. Yet even in the middle of that reality, God remains loving, present, compassionate, and near to the brokenhearted.

He is still Jehovah Rapha, our healer.
Still Jehovah Jireh, our provider.
Still faithful.
Still near.
Still good, even when life feels difficult to understand.

Joseph probably did not understand the pit.
David probably did not understand the caves.
Mary and Martha probably did not understand why Jesus waited.

But later, they realized God was still moving in ways they could not fully see while they were living through the confusion.

And maybe that is what faith sometimes looks like, too.

Not having every answer.
Not understanding every delay.
Not pretending the pain does not hurt.

But continuing to trust God’s character even when life feels difficult to process.

So if this season has felt heavy for you too, I hope you remember this tonight:

You do not have to fully understand the season to know that God is still with you in it.

And even here, He is still holding you. 🤍

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

Sometimes, I think one of the hardest parts of waiting is watching life continue moving around you while the thing you’v...
05/22/2026

Sometimes, I think one of the hardest parts of waiting is watching life continue moving around you while the thing you’ve been praying for still feels unchanged.

People move forward.
Announcements happen.
Doors open.
Prayers get answered.
Miracles abound for others.

Meanwhile, you’re still standing in the middle of the same unanswered place, wondering if God still sees you there too.

But just because your story feels slower than others around you right now does not mean God has forgotten you.

Some seasons bloom quickly.
Others grow roots first.

And roots matter, too. 🤍

05/22/2026

� LIVE This Thursday �

Join Becca Thomas from Faithful Fertility for an important conversation about GLP medications and fertility.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become incredibly popular, but many women trying to conceive are left with questions.

How do these medications affect fertility? Can they impact ovulation or hormones? What should women with PCOS know? Should you stop taking them while trying to conceive? And what conversations should you be having with your doctor?

This LIVE is all about education, awareness, and helping women make informed decisions as they navigate their fertility journey.

� Thursday, May 21st
� 7:00 PM CST
� Streamyard or LIVE on the Waiting for Baby Bird page

Bring your questions and join us for the conversation. �

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