I haven't been all that fond of Christianity Today lately, but I do still check out their emails and read articles that spark my interest. Obviously, an article entitled " T he Hidden Blessing of Infertility " was one of them. I read it excitedly, expecting to find a kindred spirit in the author, because I, too, have found so many hidden blessings in the midst of infertility. Unfortunately, the article left me with a sick feeling in my gut. There were parts that I resonated with, but there were more parts that felt judgmental and lacking in empathy. The thing I love about infertile women is that empathy has become their strong suit. We are a bunch of strong, compassionate women. But this author seems to be keeping her empathy at bay, which came through at the beginning of the article. That term, infertile , may be medically and technically appropriate, but it's not a word I would use to describe my life. A friend recently asked my advice for someone struggling with ...