When we decided to find the cause for our infertility, I began doing research. Naturally, I consulted Google on the matter. I don't want Google playing God, but I'm okay with it playing M.D. It is amazing the amount of information that is available to us. As I researched technical terms I kept finding myself easily distracted by blogs. I read stories of different women and families that struggled with fertility treatments or made the decision to adopt. They were both inspiring and tear jerking.
A couple weeks before I got my diagnosis and Mike was still away at Ranger school, I read a blog that encouraged you to remember the things you do have in your life. It said that we get so focused on receiving this blessing of new life that we miss the blessings all around us. (If I can find it again I'll share the link, but I don't remember where it was at the moment.)
This had me really thinking.
God, have I missed what you were giving because I wanted something different?
I wrote Mike about it. In the letter I included an index card with a list of blessings I had right now. These items are listed below.
I am blessed:
1. to be saved by grace.
2. to walk with God and never be alone.
3. to be married to my best friend.
4. because my husband loves and cares for me.
5. with a church family that lives by scripture.
6. with a supportive and loving family.
7. with friends that walk with God and pray for each other.
8. with a beautiful home and nice furnishings.
9. with a stable and successful financial situation.
10. with two of the sweetest, cutest puppies.
This lesson is something that is still very fresh. In fact, I think it is keeping me optimistic. If at all I feel discouraged about what is going on, I go back to this index card and I'm immediately thankful and full of praise for what I have.
This can be done no matter what you are going through. If you have been praying for God to bless an area in your life, take a moment to step back and see clearly what he has given you.
Just the other night, Mike and I were having dinner on our back porch. We had a fantastic meal. We were sitting at a nice patio table with new potted plants around us. We had a beautiful view into our woods behind our gorgeous house. I looked at Mike and said, " look at all we have." We both agreed that we are so incredibly blessed. How could we ask for more?
A couple weeks before I got my diagnosis and Mike was still away at Ranger school, I read a blog that encouraged you to remember the things you do have in your life. It said that we get so focused on receiving this blessing of new life that we miss the blessings all around us. (If I can find it again I'll share the link, but I don't remember where it was at the moment.)
This had me really thinking.
God, have I missed what you were giving because I wanted something different?
I wrote Mike about it. In the letter I included an index card with a list of blessings I had right now. These items are listed below.
I am blessed:
1. to be saved by grace.
2. to walk with God and never be alone.
3. to be married to my best friend.
4. because my husband loves and cares for me.
5. with a church family that lives by scripture.
6. with a supportive and loving family.
7. with friends that walk with God and pray for each other.
8. with a beautiful home and nice furnishings.
9. with a stable and successful financial situation.
10. with two of the sweetest, cutest puppies.
This lesson is something that is still very fresh. In fact, I think it is keeping me optimistic. If at all I feel discouraged about what is going on, I go back to this index card and I'm immediately thankful and full of praise for what I have.
This can be done no matter what you are going through. If you have been praying for God to bless an area in your life, take a moment to step back and see clearly what he has given you.
Just the other night, Mike and I were having dinner on our back porch. We had a fantastic meal. We were sitting at a nice patio table with new potted plants around us. We had a beautiful view into our woods behind our gorgeous house. I looked at Mike and said, " look at all we have." We both agreed that we are so incredibly blessed. How could we ask for more?
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