Facing your Giants

Today at church we had a guest speaker. His name was Abraham Wright-he is a former Colorado football player. He is spoke today about us facing our giants and how God fights some battles for us, but others we have to fight with God on our side. This message spoke to my heart in a big way today...and I think that Chris and I both needed to hear this message more than ever today. We are facing a giant in our lives currently and that giant is Infertility. It is easy for us to lose hope and feel down and feel like we will never be parents. We have gone through a lot in the last two years of infertility. In the last two years we have gone through month after month of no pregnancy. I have been through multiple test and some of which were very uncomfortable. I had a surgery that revealed that I have stage 4 endometriosis. I have been on fertility medicines and lots of injections. We have gone through one failed IVF. We have experienced a lot of pregnancy announcements and a lot of friends who have babies now. That is why sometimes we are discouraged. BUT, God is on our side. We are fighting a battle in our lives that sucks really bad, but our God has never left our side. God is telling us to look at Him through this difficult time and to not give up on his promise to us. I know that God wants us to be parents and we will be parents one day. I know that God has a plan and a promise to us..and I know that I will still be sad and angry some days. That is natural. But, I need to remember always that God is on our side! He will get us through this journey we are going through. So, if you are going through infertility remember it is not over yet! Don't give up! If you are facing other giants in your life remember God also has a plan for you and He is on your side as you go through whatever you are going through. Listen, I am not perfect and a fail my God daily, but one thing I know is that I have a forgiving God and a God who will always be my side. He will never leave Chris and I and that is an Awesome feeling. I really needed this today since I have been down a lot...maybe because we are at a standstill in our fertility treatments...but soon we will be moving onto IVF #2! I am so excited to start IVF again and see the outcome of Gods promises.

Here is a picture of our early morning service with Abraham Wright.

Thankful

Sometimes when going through this much heartbreak we tend to forget about all that we do have. First, I am so thankful that God put Chris in my life at such a young age. He has helped me become who I am today. I also think some of the journeys I have been on have made me who I am. I am a different person than I was before I started this infertility journey. I am thankful for having a beautiful home and being in the place that Chris and I are in our lives. We have supportive relatives and friends in our lives.

Saturday I threw a baby shower and surprisingly I did well. I thought I was going to be sad afterwards, but thankfully I was fine! I am going to post a few pictures from the shower. The shower turned out really cute. :)

My friend Emily-she is having a boy!

The table decorations with the help from Kristen

The food table

 

The cute Bee oreo pops!

 

 

 

 

After the shower I went to see my best friend, Jennifer and her daughter.

 

 

Encouraging

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Always remember you have friends and family praying for you. If you are down step out and ask for prayers. If you are a friend or family member of an infertile person, remember to lift them up.


Tips for you and your spouse if going through Infertility.

• Avoid blaming each other (reassure your partner you are in this together)
• Keep your relationship healthy. (Take time for each other, talk, schedule no infertility talk)
• http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/infertility-and-your-relationship?context=ages-and-stages/29&context_title=&context_description

Sometimes infertility can cause a lot of stress and emotions. Be there for each other and build each other up!