My niece longing for a child: The rose and the baby
My niece was struggling with infertility. She was so distraught. I encouraged her to ask for Mary’s prayers — and my family began praying too. Then one day in November, my husband walked into the kitchen and said, “I don’t know what you have going on, but your statue of Mary is growing a rose.” I looked out the window and there it was — the most perfect rose. “Oh my goodness. Trisha’s expecting.” I can’t explain it, but I knew. I kept thanking Jesus — and thanking Mary for interceding. Later that day, my niece texted me. It was confirmed. She included a sonogram picture of her unborn child. Trisha gave birth to a beautiful baby boy nine months later. -Cindy
Originally printed in IMPRINT Magazine Spring 2023.
