Can't wait

I am so excited I can hardly stand it because... I am going to see Beth Moore! She is coming to Grand Rapids in May (yeah, I know, it's a looooong time away) and my mom and I got tickets yesterday! I have wanted to see her live for some time now, and I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to going. She is an amazing speaker and I have learned so much from doing her bible studies. I am finishing one now on the Fruits of the Spirit and already I want to start another one! If you haven't heard of Beth Moore, or haven't done one of her bible studies, I highly recommend you head here: www.lproof.org

Thankful Thursday

I really feel like Fall is in the air here today. It has been so damp and chilly. All I want to do is curl up on the couch with a good book (maybe New Moon, again.). But I missed last week's Thankful Thursday post, so I can't get cozy until I do this week's!

Today I am thankful for...

*a great doctor's appointment--had my HSG procedure this morning which wasn't exactly the most pleasant feeling in the world, but Dr. Dodds said everything looked great. Happy news!

*supportive parents---my mom went with me to my appointment this morning and I was truly glad she was there to make me laugh.

Appointments and Dreams

Yesterday was our appointment with Dr. Dodds at the Fertility Center. I was sitting in the waiting room, thinking all I wanted to do was turn around and run in the other direction. I don't know why I was so nervous, but I am glad I had Mike with me. He entertained me with his comments while reading the latest scoop on Jon and Kate!


The consultation went very well. and I really like Dr. Dodds. He was so funny and made us feel very comfortable with everything. So, he had me start on Clomid (I just happened to be at that point in my cycle, lucky me!) yesterday, and I go for a HSG on Thursday and an ultrasound next Thursday. Mike is not thrilled with the fact that he has to have his "swimmers" tested on Wednesday, but I just gave him THE LOOK. That conversation quickly ended.


All in all, it was a great appointment, and I am not so nervous about this whole process anymore. I think I can start to relax a little bit...


One last thing...I have been having crazy dreams the past 2 nights. Last night's dream involved this guy.



Nick Jonas!! Very cute, but extremely random. I am not a Jonas Brothers fan, and a normal day for me does really include anything Jonas Brothers related, so I am not sure why I was dreaming about Nick Jonas. Strange....

Where Did the Week Go?

It's Saturday already? I'm not complaining, but man, this week flew by! I have been crazy busy at work, getting ready for a district visit as well as dealing with the Back to School madness. I am happy it's Saturday. Today's agenda: finding a birthday gift for our neice Allison, cleaning the house, doing massive amounts of laundry, seeing my brother and his family, then off to a wedding reception. It's a jam packed Saturday!

We went to a seminar on Thursday at the Fertility Center. I was thinking that there weren't going to be too many people, but I was surprised at the number of couples that were there. The seminar was super informative, and I learned a lot. I was also glad to know that the Fertility Center is in the top 5% of all Fertility Treatment Centers across the nation. Hearing that (and other things about the center) made me feel like I am going to be in really good hands. My appointment was changed and instead of waiting until September, I am actually being seen on Monday! So I will let you know how it goes. I am feeling pretty optimistic and I am praying that I am on the road God has chosen for me.

Out of town

My little getaway out of town with my mom was so nice! I definitely could have stayed longer, if only I didn't have to work on Saturday night. The weather was gorgeous and I did get in some time at the beach. Manistee is such a cute little town, and I guess I love it so much because I practically spent every summer of my life there.

This is taken from the riverwalk--sorry about all the lines in the picture! I don't know what is going on with my camera, but it's been having issues for a while now.
My mom and I on the riverwalk.

I also did a little shopping while I was there and found this cute bag. I think I might use it for a lunch tote. Maybe it will motivate me to bring my lunch to work more often!
We did swing by the casino too, where I played the penny slots and ended up winning over $200!! I never plan on winning anything there, so I was really surprised to walk away with actual winnings. It's going toward my new camera fund!

Thankful Thursday

I started my morning with a visit to my doctor's office for my referral. I was expecting to just get in and out, but my doctor decided to do some bloodwork before I left which was probably a good thing seeing as it's been quite some time since I've any bloodwork done. She also gave me a referral to the Fertility Center here in GR, which surprised me (a good surprise though) because I was thinking she was just going to refer me back to the OBGYN. Now I have to wait for the Fertility Center to call me to set up the appointment. I kept thinking this morning as I was in the car, that I am now starting a journey that I never expected to be on. It just feels like it's the beginning of....something. So today I am thankful for...

*Journeys in life---whether they are unexpected or planned, God will show up and lead me the whole way.

*Quality time with family---heading up north today to enjoy the beach and spend time with my aunt, uncle and cousin.

10 on Tuesday

1.) My hair and I are having issues. Since it has a mind of its own now, it refuses to look decent. I think my hair is waiting for me to make a decision as to what I am doing. I am still trying to style it like it's short, because it's the only way I know how, but it's getting too long to cooperate. I need to make a emergency appointment with my stylist!

2.) A co-worker of mine is getting married in 2 weeks, and I have no idea what to get her for a wedding present. Since this is her second marriage, and she and her fiance have everything they need already, she has decided it's best not to register for gifts. I would love to get her something, but what in the world do you get someone who has everything? I welcome any ideas on this! Help!

3.) I am currently reading the Time Traveler's Wife, and am not sure what I think about it. Sometimes it's really slow, and other times it reads pretty quick. I am, however, really looking forward to the movie. Honestly, I think the movie looks better than the book.

4.) 2 more days and I am heading up north! I cannot wait. A couple days at the beach, eating ice cream, hanging with the family...I need this little getaway.

5.) I was doing my Bible Study today and the lesson was on Teachability during Difficult Moments. Hello!!! This was the lesson I really needed to hear today--about how you react during hard times and what hard times can teach you. Hmmm...I have to admit that I have acted less than stellar at times during this waiting season of mine.

6.) My mom has decided that she wants to get family pictures taken, and my good friend Jaime is going to be taking the pics. I am super excited, since this means my mom can take down all of the old pictures of us with really bad hairdos.

7.) Las Vegas, here I come! I am taking a Vegas trip in September with my parents, and my aunt and uncle. Mike can't go, unfortunately, due to work, but I will gladly have some fun for him. I love Las Vegas!

8.) If you need some encouragement today, go check out this website: www.incourage.me

9.) Our weather has finally gotten better. It actually feels like summer! Warm temps, blue skies.... too bad it probably won't last long. I still need to get in some time tubing on the river. Maybe this weekend if it stays nice!

10.) I hope you all are having a wonderful week!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for....

*a day off that was absolutely beautiful.

*a dinner out with the hubby.

*a God who shows us that He is the Great Physician. My friend and co-worker Stacy had her baby VERY early (he was 3 lbs 2oz) and Ajay Scott is now doing very well and will hopefully be going home soon. Also, another co-worker's husband had a heart attack a week and a half ago, wasn't expected to make it and is now showing signs of improvement. These circumstances remind me that even when we don't know where God is, He knows where we are.

Kristen's Giveaway

Don't you just love giveaways? I do! Kristen at Kristen's Palace is doing a giveaway and you should all head on over there to check it out. Kristen is so easy to relate to and I know you will love her blog!

Wishlist Item #1

This is what I have been drooling over this past weekend! I have wanted a new camera for a long time now, but have been putting it on the backburner because it was something expensive that I didn't really need. When I had dinner with my friend and photographer Jaime this past Friday, she asked me if I was still thinking about getting a camera. Honestly, I had forgotten about it for a while, but we got to talking about cameras and photography, and the longing for a new camera settled in again. So, I've decided I am going to go for it and get one--but only after I actually save the money for it. That's a foreign concept for me! I don't think I have actually saved for something expensive in years. In fact, my personal savings account is very dry! But for me, I just don't see the point in charging it to my credit card when I have the capability of saving for it. It's not like I NEED the camera now, although I would really love to have it now! See, it's the patience thing again!

Practicing Patience

I've said it before, and I will say it again. I have trouble with patience sometimes. Especially when it's something I want. But I know that I have to work on it everyday and deal with the fact that not everything is going to come to me when I want it. That's called life.

So my new Scripture verse for the next two weeks is this: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7 I think the part that jumps out at me are the words due time. Not my time. Not when I am feeling my worst. Not when I am over the moon with hope. In due time. In God's time. That's a hard lesson to learn but an incredibly valuable one.

I am going to be pushing aside my impatience (well, beating it back, really) and remember that God knows my heart and that everything happens in due time. I may need some help, though!