Great is thy faithfulness

Well, last week we received some rather startling news. I have been getting regular blood tests because my thyroid is low. About a month ago the doctor noticed that my FSH level was high (around 40). She ran the test again last week and it was much higher-- 95. At this level the doctor said that it appears that my ovaries are failing or have already failed. Basically put, at 31 years of age, I may have passed the point of being able to conceive another child. I have had about 5 days to digest this information and have decided to write about it on this blog for a couple of reasons. First, it is a nice way for me to sort through my thoughts. Second, it will give me an opportunity to discuss my faith. You see, I believe very firmly that God is going to work through this situation to encourage my faith and the faith of those who read this blog. It is a scary thing to be told at 31 that you cannot have any more children- ever. Especially when you very much desire to carry and nurture another one. Yes, I am fortunate to have been able to at least have done this once in my life, and I am very, very thankful for my beautiful daughter, Georgia. Still, there is a longing inside of my heart to have another one and I am trusting that in His way, and in His perfect timing, God will provide another child for our family. So, what is the first thing on my agenda besides prayer? It is a meeting with a fertility specialist. We have an appointment on July 24. I am in the process of trying to move the appointment up. Apparently there are only 3 fertitility specialists in Oklahoma, so they are quite busy. Every need out there is important, for sure. Time is of the essence in my situation and so I am hoping that we can get in before the 24th. I will keep you posted on how things progress. In the meantime, dear blog reader, please pray for us that God would work as the Great Physician and heal my ovaries if it is His will. Thank you.

"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The Lord is good to them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord." Lamentations 3:22-261