Spring Break... Finally!

It was just thinking today about Spring Break and how much the meaning of Spring Break has changed in just a few years:

• In HS, we competed in two big grass identification contests as well as softball games. 
• As I got into college, it was about partying and enjoying our college days. I even went to South Padre and that was such a crazy fun time! 
• After college graduation, Spring Break has been about being an adult and 'catching' up on all the adult responsibilities I've been neglecting - cleaning, laundry, etc. as well as coaching. When you're a coach, there's no off season. 

As of 4:00 pm today, a portion of dinner is in the crockpot, two loads of laundry have been done, I've febreezed the whole house, did the dirty dishes, sorted/shredded mail, and I even squeezed a fast trip to the hospital to have my second progesterone check in a week and a half.

At the hospital, the clerk who registered me has also been trying to conceive for over two years. She was asking me all kids of questions (I didn't mind at all) and asking for advice. I never thought that this 'lonely' journey would turn out to actually be a road heavily traveled by many women around me. 

I've learned to reach out and help those around me. I've learned that I have to keep educating myself about (gasp) infertility. I've learned to live and not make plans around a pregnancy that doesn't even exist. I've learned to have fun again and enjoy my life. I've learned that knowledge is power. I've learned that God never promised there wouldn't be any storms in my life, but that He would be there through them with me. I've learned that God sent me an angel from Heaven when he put Michael in my life to love, encourage, help, and love me through my weaknesses. I've learned that I cannot stop living and smiling simply because there is something missing in my life. 

I have sooooo much to be thankful for and I'm going to give God thanks for the rest of my life for the life he has given me that I do not deserve.