the embracing chaos blog
A Timeless Four Generation Photoshoot!
The three of us have experienced some of the hardest things you can go through in life, but because of that, you see the JOY of the Lord in our smiles. We have all suffered much, but we've also come to know God in a deeper way because of it.
The Best News and a Family Update!
Goodness gracious, it's been awhile since I've posted on here. Some great things are happening, some difficult things, and some normal every day things....but that's life, isn't it? :) Here's a little family update with what's been going on lately!
Homeschool Update
If you're doing the homeschool thing this year, you know that some days are just flat out rough. Then, some days we do all the things and I go to bed feeling so content and thankful. And then some days are in between. Regardless of how crazy the week may be, I see now more than ever that we are doing holy work.
Suffering to Sanctification
I'm not joyful in my sufferings nor am I happy when they come my way. But I can have the nearness of Christ, sharing in a suffering that He already took to the cross, and then rejoice with the hope I have in Him. I don't want to live my life "waiting for Jesus to return," but I can experience a part of Him that I'd never know if it weren't for the trials I've faced.
Baby GIRL!
So, here we are, with a baby girl on the way almost 8 months after my initial journal entry. Not because we "deserve" it, not because we did anything right or prayed all the right things... but because this baby is a gift, and so He deserves to be praised. We are so grateful. We are so thrilled. And we can't wait to kiss her precious face!!!!
Baby FOUR
A lot of people have asked what this looks like from having thyroid cancer First off, because of treatment I had to wait a certain amount of time to even consider another baby because of what it did to my body. I won't go into all the details but I knew women could get pregnant after thyroid cancer but I had my doubts and didn't think it was in our cards because of what I was experiencing.
Easter and a NEW Podcast
In this season of COVID-19, stripped of most everything with nowhere to go and little to do, many of us are asking ourselves where we stand with God. What do we believe about Him? Are we feeling isolated and hopeless or are we living with trust and a foundation of faith that can't be moved?
Podcast, Cancer, and a New Year!
This is my life now, and I had to choose whether or not I was going to allow the news to ruin me or build me. To be honest, I chose ruin at first. Had a pity party, felt the weight of the world, got sad...but then quickly realized how God was trying to build me and use me. So, I got on board :)
Thyroid Cancer : Part Two
Surgery went well, even better than expected, and there was less cancer on the left side of my neck than previously thought. They removed my thyroid, 68 lymph nodes and all the cancer they could find.