Our Blue Abode, a children’s book

Based on our true story honoring infertility & faith in growing our family

The story we’ve shared with you & the story you have seen unfold alongside us. Our Blue Abode, a house with an empty room feels like a storybook to honor such a trivial yet beautiful chapter of our lives.

Written & illustrated by yours truly. I pray this book touches your heart! Our blue abode, the house with an empty room — based on our true story. Order a copy for your own shelves here! ⤵

After waiting a long time for their family to grow, Luke & Abigail Sikma used their love of homemaking & renovating to create a warm & welcoming home that became a muse for her blog, formerly known as Our Blue Abode. Sharing stories of their journey & encouragement for others, this children's book is an honor to that chapter in their lives. Themed on infertility, Our Blue Abode, a house with an empty room focuses on the importance of waiting on God's timing.

A family moves into the blue house on Washington Street, dreaming of filling the empty bedroom with a sweet baby. As they wait & wait & wait, they fix up the walls to make a warm & welcoming home. The time comes to move from the Blue Abode, only to begin their next home remodel journey, still praying to fill the empty bedrooms.

A rhyming story with peaceful, simple illustrations, this book teaches children...
- The importance of waiting on God's perfect timing
- To be happy for your neighbor even if you're sad for yourself
- How to make the most of your wait

This book was dreamed up, written & intended for:
- Babies & Children, ideally readers 4-8
- Families who are waiting on their babies or have loved ones in the midst of infertility
- Sweet gift to let those you love know you are thinking of them in their journey & have hope in the future of their growing family, baby showers, milestones in fertility treatments, birthday & anniversary gifts

Honoring all the mamas & dadas that waited or are waiting on their babies. Read this book in hope &/or gratitude for all the lessons learned & the strength that was built because of your story.