Monday Morning Coffee
How was your weekend?
Ours was lazy, and rainy, and pretty all around relaxed.
We stayed up late Friday and Saturday night, and slept late in the mornings. It was fabulous. Minus the fact that the little man didn’t go to sleep until 2:00 am on Friday night/Saturday morning.
But it was fun, nonetheless. After several back to back weeks of BBQing, grilling out, running the roads and pretty much not spending any time at home at all, it was a nice break from the hustle and bustle of a busy life.
And I know you’re all on pins & needles waiting to here whether or not that test I took was positive or negative…
And so far, it’s been negative. But, “Aunt Flo” hasn’t arrived yet either.
So still, we wait.
Wait for a positive, wait for another negative and a new round of TTC (trying to conceive)…either way, we just wait. That’s all we can do, right?
No reason to worry or stress or put life on hold while we wait to get the answer (or in our case, the lines) we want. Life goes on no matter what we’re waiting on. It doesn’t stop for me. And the fact is, I already have one healthy and happy little boy who’s growing up right before my eyes.
God reminded me this weekend (as he always does when I start to waiver in my strength and my faith) that HE is ultimately the one who is in charge. He is the one who knows the end from the beginning and has a perfect time for everything in our lives. In fact, on Friday afternoon (when I was feeling particularly frustrated after taking another test that came back negative) that I just needed to trust him.
I logged into Pinterest and this was the first pin that I saw:
So that’s what I’m going to do.
Just keep going about my day, enjoying playtime with the little guy, spending time with my husband, and working on my business and blog.
The rest?
Will all fall into place in time.
His time.
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Edited to add: Linking the above shot of my little goof-ball up with Shoot & Edit/Good to Wow’s theme Laughter this week! Come back on Thursday to see my edit!
Ahhhh, the waiting game. BOO HISS.
Ditto. I couldn’t have said it better. 🙂
yep!! and how nice that you have such a cutie with a great smile to keep you entertained as you wait on God 🙂
Oh most definitely! He makes any kind of frustration and annoyance (and lack of patience on my part) completely bearable.
I remember the “waiting days” very well from when we were trying to conceive our son (I was only 23 (and so was the hubbY) when we started and it took us right at 1.5 years) and I too had to remind myself that it’s all in God’s hands and that everything will fall into place like it should. Here’s to hoping your waiting game is over and if it’s not then I know it will be soon, just continue to leave it up to God.
Thank you, Jessica! Times like this just serve to remind me that I can’t control everything, no matter how hard I try or badly I want to. 🙂 Glad you got your little blessing! I’m sure he was worth every single second of the wait.
What a handsome little guy! Hope you get that positive you are Looking for soon!
Thank you! 🙂 We hope so too!
Love that face and that laugh! I look forward to your edit! May God bless you in your “TTC.” I know the waiting game even if it isn’t for the same reason, but I cannot allow it to make me miss the life and blessings I already have.
Thanks girl. He’s a total goofball. And you’re right. Life continues no matter what happens…and it’s up to us to keep right on living it. 🙂
You are very much right! But for your sake I hope you get a positive soon!!! Cute shot of your little man 🙂
Thank you!! 🙂 I am holding on to that hope, too!
You’re so right…I tend to be reminded of that often.
So do I. Patience isn’t my strongest virtue.
Life doesn’t stop just because you get a BFN… I’ve definitely learned that lesson over the last year and a half. You could either sulk or suck it up and move on enjoying the life you already have. Not that I am preaching to you… just sharing what I’ve learned too. And then sometimes it’s okay to let out your frustrations with a good cry. I really can’t stand it when people “encourage” me to just trust God when I get upset… like I can’t be heartbroken and trust in God at the same time. I know they mean well but you wouldn’t tell someone who just lost their parent not to get upset and trust God!
Ok, I’m rambling…. You are doing good keeping the right attitude… and you are right it is one aggravating waiting game!
I am right there with you on that. I know there is a time and a reason and all of that. But you are right. No one wants to hear that OVER and OVER again. I would never say that to someone who had just lost a child or a family member because it really brings no comfort. And I know that if anyone understands the frustrations of a BFN, it’s you. Just remember that YOU and your little family are constantly in my prayers. When the time is right (for both us) I know we’ll be blessed. 🙂
Waiting is never easy, even when we know it is right… at least not for me 😉
SAME here. I’m not at ALL the most patient person. Especially when I really want something. Which is probably why God has me waiting. 🙂
Very good attitude to have.
Thanks, girl. I figure why worry?