Chin up

I haven't posted in awhile because life has been c-r-a-z-y b-u-s-y! I only have a few minutes so this post will be brief.

Josh and I want to Savannah a couple weeks ago and had a FABULOUS time! The wedding was gorgeous and we thoroughly enjoyed spending time together. Savannah is a really fun little town. I'll post pictures soon!

Last weekend, Amy, Sarah, Pam, and I went on our 4th (3rd?) annual girls weekend. We switch resorts each year and we definitely found a winner this year with Breezy Point in Brainerd!! It was awesome. We hardly stopped the girl talk from when we left at 2PM on Friday to when we returned at 1PM on Sunday. I am so thankful for my friendship with these ladies. They laugh with you, cry with you, support you, make fun of you, pull you out of the bar when a random drunk guy tries to pick a fight.. Love 'em.

I spent the past couple days in Indianapolis. I'll be spending a lot of time there with my new job. It was a good trip.

Work and school are both still crazy. I have finals in the next couple weeks and then I'll be done with this tortorous semester and have a wonderful break before fall semester starts in September.

I am getting SUPER excited for the nuptial events for Bethanie and Barry. Shower in August, Bachelorette party in Sept, and the best part--- the wedding on 9/2o!

I'll post pictures soon of Savannah and girls weekend!
Thanks for your prayers and encouragement!

Life in the fast lane.

I would really appreciate your prayers today.

I feel as though my life is traveling at an incredibly fast speed. I have so much going on right now. I really wish I could simplify. I am terribly sad about my infertility and miscarriage today. As I type I have a massive lump in my throat. I have a midterm on Monday that I am nowhere near ready for and I have a midterm and group project as soon as I get back from Savannah next week and I haven't even started working on those. Work is crazy busy. I am going to be traveling a lot in the next few months and that does not bode well with my doctors appointments. My former boss knew all about my situation and was unbelievably supportive. My new boss, who is a male, doesn't know anything and I worry about being gone for my treatments. On average I have 5-6 appts per cycle. Being that he doesn't know what's going on with me, I don't know how he will react to me being gone so much. My new job is really demanding. I suppose I should have expected that. To actually feel comfortable I would love to be able to put in 50-55 hours per week, at least initially until I am more ramped up. That doesn't work with my school schedule because I have to leave at 4:30 for class two nights per week and the other nights I have to go home so I can study for hours.

So, there is my complaining for the day! I just needed to vent. I know that God will sustain me and provide for all of my needs! His peace is powerful and it calms my heart.

p.s. would you also pray for a family member of mine that is unfortunately traveling down the same path of infertility? Her heart is heavy and she is reaching the point where she can't handle it anymore. Would you pray for peace and for God to bless her with her perfect child?

Hole #9

"The Future"

"This hole was inspired by my enthusiasm for our future. Our love for each other is truly a gift from God and I really think we are perfect for each other. I'm so excited for the future...I want to get a house with you, I want to get a puppy with you, I want to get season tickets to the Timberwolves with you, I want to go to church with you, I want to cook with you, I want to come home from work to your beautiful smile, I want to lay by your side every night, I want to golf with you, I want to travel the world with you, I want to comfort you always, I want to wake up next to you every morning, I want to start a family with you! Hun, I want to love you forever and ever... I promise to love you every day for the rest of my life...."

At this point he got on one knee and proposed!! I was so shocked. Hole #9 was in his bedroom and the room was dark and there were probably 50+ candles around the room and rose petals everywhere. It was SO romantic! After he proposed (and I said yes) we slow danced. What a special moment! We didn't tell anyone we were engaged (except for my chiropractor) for a few days because we wanted it to be just between us for awhile. LOVE HIM!!

Hole #8

"Love for you"

This hole was inspired by my awesome love for you. I love you with my whole heart...I love everything about you. I love: your smile, your huge heart, your love for others, your faith, your eyes, your kisses, your humor, your singing, your little nose, your stubborness, your love for sports, your perfect body, your hair, your soft touch, your hugs, your randomness, your little hands, your happiness, your intelligence, your taste in movies/music... you know I could go on forever...but the most important is that you make me the happiest guy in the world and I thank God every day for your love!"

Tomorrow we pull out the big guns... the proposal! :)

Hole #7

"France"

This hole was inspired by your trip to Dijon, France. WOW...what can I say? To be away from my best friend and love of my life for four months was the hardest thing I've ever done! This was an amazing time for us...my love for you did nothing but grow stronger, I also matured and grew a lot closer to God! I am so proud of everything that you went through while you were 26 fingers away...you amazed me every single day, you really did! You made it through some pretty hard times and I know you grew a lot, both as a person and in your faith too. You are such an inspiration!