Excited to share a featured story over on EmpowHER today! The response from the community has been so well received and you are to thank! Thank you for sharing articles like this which foster awareness, education and help guide relationships and conversations. Keep the warm, open, honest and loving conversations going … your words make a difference!
10 Things I Want Other Women to Know About Infertility
“Infertility is a path that can be lonely, long and bumpy, filled with good and bad days. Throughout the battle, I’ve connected with other women, women who understand how it feels to be on this rollercoaster. Our emotions, feelings and thoughts are often similar and below is a compilation of our voice to share what we want others to know about infertility. Welcome to our world.”
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And with this post comes AUGUST! Whaaaaattttt?!
A few peeks into my month ahead:
1) I turn 30 on the 19th. I am all like:
Birthdays are a favorite of mine as I am a words of affirmations and receiving gifts love languages gal. Birthday cards, notes, and “thinking of you”‘s make me giddy and fill my tank for a long long time. I LOVE IT!
2) Global Leadership Summit! I am hitting up the satellite conference here in Minnesota … anyone else attending? Can’t wait to hear some great speakers!
3) New York City baby! Each year my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and me take in a long weekend in a new place and this year, its New York City. I have never been to the Big Apple and am pumped! Do you have any must-do’s while traveling the city? Food? Shops? Must-Stops? Taking suggestions here!
(I may have binge watched Gossip Girl in preparation.)
4) The In the Wait devotional pre-sale open on the 19th as well! I shared this tidbit on Instagram earlier this week: “I {l o v e} how God takes our lives and weaves them together in a way only He can. Over the years He’s brought this lovely group of women into my life – all walking different stories, yet all understanding that there are lessons to be learned in trials and seasons of wait. We’ve all been there – wondering what the future holds, navigating how do we get over “t h i s” hurdle in life, figuring out what His peace and power look like in action. He started stirring our hearts and the #InTheWaitStudy began. It’s with these strong, godly, beautiful women that a 6-week devotional began to form, all of us taking what He’s teaching us in our own very different and unique seasons of wait and putting it down on paper … FOR YOU! { h u r r a y ! } I can’t wait (hehe, punny!) to share more with you in the upcoming weeks! Preorders for this devotional start on August 19th …. Who’s ready to dive into with us?!” Don’t worry, I will keep you ALL posted as more details unfold. For now, pop on over to the website to learn more and sign up for special offers and sneak peeks!
The lovely “In the Wait” gals! Beauties arent they!?
Otherwise, to catch up on life quickly, here’s what I’ve been up to:
Spending time at the cabin with family and friends.
Dinner dates with lovely friends.
Observing my sister attempt to groom Cali. It sort of worked.
Spending time at the golf course with this stud. I even golfed my first golf game yesterday! :)
Reading, sunning and enjoying the cabin lake breeze.
Teaching Cali about patriotic pride.
Meeting friends new babes.
So many happy hours and coffee dates. Love! Satisfying to my heart, soul, and belly.
Watching Shawn win the Bachelorette … and realizing he looks like Alf.
Antiquing, garage sales, rummage sales, thrift stores … you name it, I went there. And probably bought it. Gulp. #changepurse
Learning and playing new games – Sequence is my current crush! I need to find it at a garage sale! Keep your eyes peeled MN friends …
Attending one of my moms infamous themed dinners with my aunt, uncle, grandparents, cousins and family! SO. MUCH. FUN.
Eating. So much eating.
One thing that’s not on the top of my list – doctors appointments and fertility discussions. And can I just say, for now, PHEW. It is SO nice to have a break, one where the dates aren’t catching up to me and my brain isn’t foggy with medicines to align my cycle. Taking the summer off was the best idea ever, Yes, fall will come at some point and with it some significant time of prayer for direction, but for now I am just living and boy, is it nice! (Plus its SO refreshing to not be talking about it all the time too! FREEEEEDOM!)
Thanks for reading this obnoxiously long post. Check out the link above if you haven’t already. Otherwise, I look forward to connecting again SOON! For now, I’ll leave you with this stinking adorable snap of Cali sunbathing today. It just cracks me up!
Trials Bring Joy 
I love this post, and personal life events and deets NOT fertility related, too!! Your summer adventures look SO fun and make me feel like I need to get out there and enjoy it more before it’s over! Love you girl!
Thanks love! Yes, I’m trying to live in the now even though my heart tends to want to try to live in the future. Summer has been good to me! :) Xoxxo!
I own sequence… And I have never played it… That should change
Yes! Pull it out! We self taught in 5 minutes and it’s a blast!
What a wonderful update! It sounds like you’ve had a terrific summer and you’ve filled the time with friends, family and meaningful memories.
It’s so tempting to just wait out the down times and not live our lives but we sell ourselves short when we do that! You’ve been taking advantage of this break–good for you!
Thank you! Yes, isn’t it hard to live in the down times? It’s still a battle all of the time but practice helps! Thanks for the comments and smile!
Girl! This is a GOOD update! Awesome article, upcoming bible study, birthday?!!!! Seriously – SO much awesome stuff to celebrate! Excited for you!
Thanks C! I am enjoying the month for sure …. Busy but good busy! Love ya! Xox!
Great article!!
Ooooh New York- how exciting!!! I really like it, my hubby not so because he feels ‘enclosed’. I just love the food the culture the shops. Sooo much to see and do! My friend who lives in NYC recommended these places to me if you are being money conscious but want something nice!
the view lounge – Mariott Marque in times sq, the restaurant is quite expensive but they do a 2 course buffet (with the most amazing desert section) for $30 per person. The view is the only revolving restaurant in NYC.
For mexican he loves Cancun (cancunnyc.com) its pretty popular with locals and has great drinks and the food is delicious.
for Thai food – http://www.qirestaurant.com/timesquare/ has a amazing lunch menu but the dinner menu is very reasonable.
Thank you for all these amazing suggestions!!! Can’t wait to look into them! I am pumped!!!! Yum’
Aghh pressed reply too soon, also meant to say how adorable Cali is!!!!
Awwww well thank you! :)
High five August baby! I’m the 21st :)
Yay August babies! Happy early birthday friend!
Love the quote at the beginning….so much truth in that!
:)
The picture of Cali in her sunglasses!!
Cracks me up too! :)