School, Students, Shots, Sonograms/Sticks, Shipping, Stirrups (I can't believe I just typed that for the world to see but this experience has made me realize that there are NO secrets when going through IVF!), Surrender (with Song)
Let's start with 'S' number 1 ~ School!
Thanking God daily for my new long term to hire (I hope) sub job! I'm enjoying being back in the classroom and I think the distractions will be great as we get back in the swing of yet another IVF treatment.
'S' number 2 is very important ~ Students!
Please pray for these little ones! They have taken over my mind and are quickly moving down to take over my heart. They need love, they need to understand why being able to read is SO important in life and we need to move mountains in the classroom in a short period of time!
Now 'S' number 3 ~ Shots!
Morning tummy shots will start tomorrow! I've pretty much gotten to be a pro at this but prayers are still VERY welcome!
'S' 4/5 ~ Sonograms/Sticks!
As you all know (because you've been through many IVF treatments with us) I get a sonogram every time I go to the dr. This is to make sure my ovaries are producing perfect follicles to make perfect babies! A HUGE PRAYER REQUEST!
The sticks go right along with the sonos. For some reason they can't get enough of my blood in that place! I have even mentioned that I watch CSI and I know that all they need is a teeny tiny amount of blood to get tons of info about me, still they take vials of it!
'S' number six is a new thing ~ Shipping!
This IVF treatment is going to have a little something special along with it. After suffering through 3 miscarriages we have decided to have a biopsy done on each fertilized egg. The cell that is biopsied will be shipped to Maryland for lots of testing. PRAYING ALL ARE HEALTHY!
Of course 'S' number 7 ~ Stirrups!
I really don't think this one needs any explaining! ;)
The best 'S' for last number 8 ~ Surrender!
SING IT WITH ME NOW.....
All to Jesus, I surrender;
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
Refrain
I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to Thee, my blessèd Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
Refrain
All to Jesus, I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
Refrain
All to Jesus, I surrender;
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power;
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
Refrain
All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to His Name!
Refrain
Please keep us in your prayers as we are starting another heart tugging IVF treatment! I can't explain the hope, worry, heartache, excitement and not to mention all the hormones that are flowing through my body all at once, with that being said PLEASE pray for His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness (hormones can bring out the worst in ya;), gentleness, self control and understanding to be with us throughout the whole process! Your prayers make this so much easier for us and for that we THANK YOU!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
New Year, Same (God's) Plan
"Then Job replied to the LORD: 'I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.' ...My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you." Job 42:1-2, 5 (NIV 1984)
God never changes. His power to give a future and hope never change. His Word never changes. So when life weaves stories of doubt and hopelessness in God's authority over circumstances, I reread accounts of His faithfulness and redemption. I refer back to the Truth...
All the while Job's family, home, crops and health demolished...God was preparing to give him double of what was killed, stolen, lost and damaged.
The time Joseph was a slave and prisoner...God was planning for him to be second in command over Egypt.
When Ruth was a homeless, barren widow...God was creating a home in Boaz's heart for her to be a wife, and mother, and great, great, great-grandmother to His Son.
As Lazarus was bound in grave clothes...God was forming the breath that'd give him new life.
The moment David laid down in adultery...God was laying the groundwork for him to rise up in repentance.
Every time Saul crucified Christians...God saw Paul preaching the crucified Christ.
With each strike that Sarai beat Hagar with...God saw Sarah beating her jealousy, pride and doubt with the birth of Isaac.
When Esther was an orphaned girl shaking in fear for her life...God made a way for His daughter to shake a kingdom and save His people.
As Rahab welcomed men into the shelter of her bed...God saw her sheltering the spies on her roof.
When Peter lost faith and denied Christ...God saw him bringing many to faith as he proclaimed Christ.
As Moses killed an Egyptian with his hands...God saw him chiseling the Ten Commandments with those same hands.
At the time Mary saw Jesus die...God saw Jesus resurrected and seated on His heavenly throne!
As Zach and Jessica pray faithfully to expand their family...God sees?
No matter what the dire, dreary circumstances, God turned each into a hopeful future.
Our key verse assures us, none of His plans can be thwarted. Despite what is happening in life, these stories of redemption and hope speak the truth. God can and will reverse, restore, revive and renew. He sees beyond the present troubles and is sparking a fire to light up the future with hope.
As we begin this New Year, let's be on the lookout for His plans to come to pass. And trust Him that He can take any circumstance and use it for our good and His glory.
Dear Lord, I'm so grateful You not only see my future, but You've planned it. Thank You for Your faithfulness last year. And for recording these stories of lives You turned dreary pasts into hopeful futures. I ask that You do the same for my circumstances this New Year please. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
(Thank you for the devotional Cari!)
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