Thankful

Tomorrow Jon and I have an appointment with our fertility doctor. My hcg levels are finally negative so we are ready to start another cycle. I am feeling some mixed emotions. I would like to say that I have it all together and I am ready to start a new cycle. I am actually scared, nervous, and a little bit anxious. I am telling myself these feelings are normal considering what happened with our last cycle. Although I am having some negative feelings my heart is filled with hope, faith and strength only God can give. I know that on my own I am a mess and so weak. Today I thought about what we went through these past few months and while it was hard I am reminded that God has walked this journey with us. Here are a few things I am so thankful for.

1. Realizing I can be satisfied in Christ alone

2. The people God has put in my life during this season

3. Realizing God cares about every detail of our life

4. Learning to trust God!

5. The money God has provided for fertility treatments

6. Jon and Mary Grace

7. Encouragement from family and friends

8. My mom's visit

9. Doctor and nurses

10. Medications

11. Hope

12. Lessons learned

13. Being a stay at home mom

14. Morning time with God

15. Faith

God has shown me so many things that I may not have learned if we did not go on this journey of fertility treatments. I truly thank God for loving me enough to allow us to grow and learn through this experience. I am thankful I am closer to Him because of it.

Fun Weekend!

This weekend was busy and fun. Friday Mary Grace had a friend spend the night. I walked in the march of dimes Saturday morning with my sweet friend Mindy. It was fun to see so many people supporting such a great cause! Mary Grace finished up her soccer season with her last game. She had a great season and lots of fun. We finished the day with a birthday party for our nephew Ethan. Today is his eighth birthday. Happy birthday Ethan! Sunday we went to church, cleaned house and went to grandma's for dinner.

There was a great guest speaker at church Sunday. He is a writer and he shared something neat with us. He said when he gets stuck while writing he always asks the question what if. He said this gets him thinking. He also said this can work in our life. What if we adopt a child, what if we volunteer more, what if we move etc. The list could go on and on:) When he said this the first thought that I had was what if I trust God. I know that I love God and I long to glorify Him with my life but I did not realize how little I have trusted Him with everything. I know that sounds terrible. After thinking about this I really felt peace that I could trust God and that I do not need to worry about things I cannot control. God is so much bigger then our problems, our worries and I am learning it is through these things God teaches us and helps us to grow.

I will post some pictures soon!

Our new puppy!!!!Meet Lucy!

Here is our new Puppy named Lucy! This is an early birthday present for Mary Grace. Lucy came to us all of the way from a breeder in Missouri. She is a Cocker Spaniel and is the sweetest little puppy that loves to follow Mary Grace around. Here is a picture on the ride home. She has already brought lots of joy to our house.