Cares:
I have this friend. We met our freshman year in college at a campus Bible study. We started dating our husband’s at the same time. Lived together for three awesome years. Got engaged a month apart. Got married a month apart. Got our dogs a month apart. She’s one of my most favorite people in the world. We always said we were on the five year plan. Enjoy marriage for five years before expanding our families. I had Brogan in October, and shortly after, she informed me she and her husband were going to start trying. Now, just shy of a full year later, she and her husband are still waiting for that positive pregnancy test. I think any woman who has struggled with infertility (and even women who haven’t) understands (or at least can imagine) what she is going through, especially when friend after friend gets pregnant and she’s left waiting. I know the majority of my readers are praying people. So could you please pray for my friend? Pray that God would open her womb. Pray that God would fill her with peace. Pray that God would hold her through the waiting. And for all those people who are waiting for something, this song is a must-listen.
In the spirit of Follow Friday, hop on over to Tabitha Bird’s blog, Through my Eyes. She has one of the most unique and beautiful writing voices I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.
Concerns:
Still waiting for my dreams to come true…
I need to start exercising again. Seriously, how do people find the time?
My story is outgrowing me. My brain is unable to process it right now. The Donald Maass workshop was excellent…but he sure stretches the brain to an uncomfortable elasticity.
My house has turned into a horrible, dirty monster. I’m afraid it will swallow me whole for at least four hours while I tempt to clean it on Saturday. Bleck.
Celebrations:
Despite my slightly out-of-control outline, I’m super excited about this story. I think it’s going to be my best one yet.
I have about four other story ideas simmering in the back of my mind, waiting for their turn.
It’s Friday – and I absolutely love reading your 3 C’s!
Question to Ponder: What are your cares, concerns, and celebrations this chilly Friday morning?
My best friend and I have similar paths, only our kids are literally 2 weeks and 1 month apart in age. I'll pray for your friend.
Cares: The kids have coughs.
Concerns: I have a work situation turning into a bit of a nightmare. Please pray it resolves amicably.
Celebrations: The tree in our front yard is shedding its leaves. Falling leaves are beautiful to watch.
I like how you have the 3c's. Very cool! I don't know if you remember me or not, because you met so many people at the ACFW Conference, but I was the one who sat by you in the first time attendees intro groups. Just stopped by to read your blog, and I love it!
I've never heard that song so thank you! I popped over and listened to it, now I think I'm going to get it for my ipod. I love listening to inspirational music esp when I run (which is less and less these days but I'm still getting over that darn cough) AND I second what you said about Tabitha's blog. Awesome literary blog, I love to go there simply to watch her play with words in such a unique way!
My three C's
Care: Since I honestly do care for all my blogging buddies I've started to pray for each one individually. (The ones that leave a comment on my blog only because it's easier that way 😉 I don't mind telling you since you are sweet enough to comment. =)
Concern; Life has thrown sooo many trials in such a short span I'm wondering what can possibly be next. (SOS Jesus)
Celebrations; I survived this hectic week!!!!!!! Whoo Hoo!!!!!
BTW, I've lifted your friend in prayer and will continue to do so. Will you keep us posted to any good news? Thank you!
Katie, I wondered why you looked so familiar when I saw your comment on Wendy's blog. After your mention of Donald Maass, I suspect we may have met at ACFW, but my sieve-like brain can't remember when, exactly.
I sympathize with the dirty monster house. I had to ask my husband to bring me the Comet while I showered today. 🙂 Couldn't take it anymore.
Hey, Katie!
I just wanted to reply really quickly to the comment you left on my post last week about Kenya. I'd love to hear about that some time! I LOVE East Africa so much. Though I've spent the least amount of time there (I was in Uganda) when compared to Swazi and South Africa, it's the place I long to return to the most. I got so excited when I realized that we know and love the same world!!
I'll definitely pray for your friend. I know that must be so hard.
My celebration is that my vacation was wonderful. The only sad thing is that it's over! I also have a few more pieces to my new story. Now I'm just waiting to see how they are all tied together!
Concerns: I'm transitioning into MAJOR change in my life. I'm coming on staff with a missions organization, will probably move in January to be closer to the base, and need to start raising full time support. Eek! But so exciting! I can't wait to see what God is going to do!
Praying for your friend. Babies are the biggest blessing in the world (at least in my opinion!).
Three C's?
Cares: My household is sick.
Concerns: The cold, rainy weather is going to throw my exercise routine in the trash.
Celebrations: I put away my summer clothes! It's a chore I put off for way too long!
Have a great weekend!
I am definitely going to pray for your friend, Katie.
Mostly I am just celebrating that today I get the entire day to myself. No kids, no distractions. I can write, read, write, relax–I should probably write, though 😀 Just me and my laptop, if I choose.
Katie, I am praying for your friend right now. I am so glad that He welcomes us to come into His presence and leave our every care. He is our peace, even in times of great trouble and pain. Above all He is FULLY able to do exceedingly, abundantly more than we can ask or think! Halleujah!
My concern: The direction of my current WIP. To stay or not to stay.
My Celebrations: I am gearing up for NaNoWriMo and it's my first year. Yeah!
My Cares: How my family is responding to my writing demanding so much of my time.
Blessings to you…
Katie, one of my sisters struggles for year to get pregnant, so I truly understand your friend's frustration and pain. I'm lifting her in prayer.
I love that song!! Absolutely love it. I was so excited to hear them play it that Thursday at Conference. So appropriate!
You go girl with your new ms. IT's so awesome to begin a new one!
I pray healing for your friend right now. We all have so many cares and concerns filling our heads. I pray God's peace would fill our hearts too. :O)
Oh goodness…exercising…yeah, haven't done that for a few weeks and could really use it. 🙂
My celebration is that I get to leave today for a 4-day trip to Orlando with my family and in-laws. My concern is that my 2-yr-old has an ear infection. He's been on antibiotics for 4 days now, so I'm hoping he'll do okay on the flight!
I'll def. say a prayer for your friend. It's hard to make time for exercise. Blech. I'm blessed to have a nursery at my gym. Actually, that's why I joined because trying to exercise with three little boys jumping all over me just doesn't work. LOL
I saw your comment on Rachelle's blog and it made me chuckle because my crit partner just informed me that anyways is not the correct way to say it. LOL! How was I supposed to know? Hehee! Have a great day and enjoy the housework. 😛
I wish I could encourage your friend face-to-face.
My house and your house should have a playdate. 😀
Cares: Me and my hubby go on date night tonight and I'm hoping we have fun. We need some QT
Concerns: My dad's been falling down and he won't get his brain scanned to see if the tumor has spread…so we make guesses and wait…ugh. Roles have officially switched.
Celebrations: I love God and I'm alive and the ladies from my Bible study crack me up. Also, my husband is on board for me to attend the next conference, so I might finally get to meet you bloggers (even though it is a year away…my excitement will carry).
~ Wendy
I will ABSOLUTELY send out good thoughts and wishes for your friend. One (more than one, actually) of my best friends struggled with infertility, and we ended up telling her that we were "trying" before we actually started trying, because I didn't want to be that person who got pregnant "on the first try!" when she'd been waiting for so long…
(She now has twins, and they are awesome.)
Katie – I'm truly sorry to hear about the troubles your friend is going through. Infertility is definitely a horrible struggle to deal with.
My concerns sound very similar to yours – frighteningly so. Which is why I'm contemplating heading to my Friday morning spinning class in a few minutes, then doing some laundry and cleaning. I really just want to write.
Katie, wow. Thank you for mentioning my blog 🙂
I will pray for your friend. I can't imagine how hard that kind of waiting must be.
Blessings to you and your family.
Oh and the exercise thing… I know what you mean. I have to say that I run early in the morning and then have two boxing classes a week. They are scheduled so both of us know who will be looking after the boys. We both work our exercise around this. Matt runs at night.
It is hard, but worth it. The energy and health are a good pay off.
But there are seasons to let things slide when you are doing all you can to keep up with life.
:))
I love how your voice comes through on your blog too. It's so fun after meeting you because I can almost "hear" you saying all of this now!
Anyway, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! I will be praying for God to give her the desire of her heart. The good thing is that she is still very young and there is SO much that she can do to increase her chances. We can be thankful for modern technology.
My concern is that my editor told me I will be getting my rewrites soon. I'm shivering with nervousness! But my celebration is that I'm loving my new plot and how everything is falling into place!!
Have a wonderful weekend, Katie!