Rejoice in the Lord...Always!

I have to start by saying what an incredible day today has been. I have so much to be thankful for; I don't' even know how to organize my thoughts to begin. So, here we go, things I'm so thankful for today:

1. For serving such an incredible, loving, tender, merciful God. I felt His presence with me all day long. I felt Him calming me as I became anxious. I felt Him through song. I felt Him while teaching, and I felt Him in my quiet moments. I know God had me and Keal wrapped tightly in His arms today and for that alone I am so grateful and thankful. This would've been enough today...but there is much more to be thankful for! Who are we to ever be this loved? We serve an awesome God!!
2. My fabulous, supportive husband. He was standing in the parking lot watching me pull in, waiting to greet me. Keal doesn't like to show much excitement....let me rephrase, much emotion of any kind, but especially in this journey! He is  my rock and calming force. When I'm down, he tries to stay up. But I could honestly tell he was as excited as I was today. He was hopeful and anxious with me. It was nice to share the same excitement with him. While sitting in the exam room, waiting for the doctor to come in, we grabbed hands and he offered a prayer. I am so grateful for the personal relationship he is forming with God. He offered such a perfectly powerful prayer for you and for our journey. He was thankful and faithful. I love where our relationship is going as a couple. I love that I can turn to him to offer a prayer for us. It calmed my nerves and I felt a peace come over the room. After the appointment, he leaned over kissed me, and whispered, "I sure hope this worked." I know he wants this as badly as I do, but it is so reassuring to hear him verbalize his desires. It was a sweet moment we shared together. I love my husband and I love where this journey is bringing us!
3. For fabulous family and their texts throughout the day checking in on me. They have been such solid rocks for me in this journey. They continue to pick us up as we journey along.
4. An easy, painless, quick procedure. I had been so nervous all day long about this procedure - I knew I would have at least one moment of uncomfortableness. Nothing! Nothing!! It was so quick and easy.
5. An amazing staff at the doctor's office. I think every person in there let us know, one way or another, that they were hoping for good news. We got pats on the back, winks and finger crosses, and kind words. It is because of the school that I teach at, that I found this doctor. God has His hands in everything - it is incredible to see how it all works out! Because I took a job at Harmony Elementary, I met two fabulous women - one who knows the doctor personally, and one who was a patient here. Because I took a job at Harmony Elementary, I found the most perfect doctor's office for me. Thank you God for having your hand in this journey...three years before we realized we'd even be on this journey!
6. For all of the experiences had by my family today too. God wasn't just comforting me or Keal today; He was with us all!
7. For random texts, from old dear friends who did not even know about today's procedure. "Hi Court! Xoxo love you! Hope you have time to see the blessings in your life today." I know God put it on her heart to text me today. I am so thankful He did, and I'm so thankful she listened! It was such a great, comforting  message to get right before our appointment.

We are beyond blessed today. I am so thankful for all the things God has done in our lives. I am thankful for all of the decisions and unseen miracles God has been working in our lives throughout and before this journey even began. I am thankful for the chance to try and be a mother. I am sure these are going to be a long two weeks. But today we rejoice! And over these next two weeks, we will patiently and faithfully wait. And while we are waiting, we will rejoice in the Lord, ALWAYS!!