Careful What You Wish For...

Well, God has certainly been testing my patience, as I asked Him to do. It has been almost three weeks since I wrote my last entry and insurance has just now approved my treatments for endometriosis. I was extremely anxious during those three weeks. Just very ready to get this show on the road, and make sure I got all the shots completed before I go off my parents insurance in June! :)

So now the time is here. This coming Monday, the 27th, I will receive my first shot of Depot Lupron that will chemically induce me into an early menopause. I don't know how long it will take for the side effects to appear, but I have a feeling it won't be too long.

So here's to round two of trials and patience!

New Year's Resolution?

Some make them, so don't. If they're made, all struggle to keep them, but I don't think this should ever stop us from making a new one. It never hurts to set goals for yourself to stretch and change, no matter how many times you fail to keep it. What matters is that you tried.

So my goals for myself? Patience. And understanding of God's will for my life. I know that I will certainly need this in the month's ahead.

Just a little over two weeks ago I had an exploratory surgery performed which resulted in me being diagnosed with endometriosis. I met with my doctor on Wednesday to discuss treatments available. She sat down with me and told me I was at a Stage 2 of 4 and then said, "We can either give you a series of shots called Depo Lupron or you can get pregnant right now." Pregnancy seems to somehow cure this disease, although it can be difficult since infertility is a symptom. Now, while it would have been fun to go to Vegas this weekend to get married and pregnant on doctor's orders...I went with the shots. :)

These are a series of shots that I will take once a month for the next six months. It will chemically induce me into an early menopause. This will stop the endometriosis from growing as long as I am on the shots. I will have the typical side effects of menopause such as mood swings and extreme hot flashes. There is also a common loss of bone density while on these shots.

I feel confident and comfortable with my decision. It seems like the best answer right now. The only thing I struggle with at times is how difficult it will be to be a 21 year-old in menopause. But it's what needs to be done, therefore I am ready for it. I know it won't be easy, especially since I am asking God for patience and understanding. I know without a doubt that He won't just give that to me, but give me opportunities and situations to be patient and understanding. Like I said, I know this will be a trying six months, but with Him I feel fully ready for it.

Well, well, well...

Apparently I got tagged...apparently I don't update very often... Hey, I said that when I first made this thing. I do not have a very exciting life, nor a very exciting mind. Therefore, there's not too much to blog about. But I suppose I will participate in this. :)


Here are the rules:
1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.
2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
5. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.


1. I sucked my thumb until I was in about third grade.
2. I own a lot of perfumes/body sprays and they are all arranged in order of company and then in alphabetical order within company.
3. I've been trying to stop biting my nails for about 5 years now. I swear it's gonna happen.
4. I absolutely hate wearing socks.
5. I absolutely hate winter.
6. I absolutely love rain. Seriously, love it. I'm not tired of it at all. I wouldn't mind it raining every day.
7. I wear the same six pieces of jewlery every day.
8. I played one year of sports growing up. My brothers played sports all year, every year growing up. I have broken a total of 4 bones, they have broken none.


And I'm sure most people have been tagged by now so I shall just stop here now.

Happy Easter!

Don't You Just Love Traditions?

It is tradition in Kappa Sigma Tau that when one of the members gets engaged they are thrown into the very gross and stinky OC Pond, having to swim to the middle, touch the fountain, and swim back. Well, Mike's time came today. He was ambushed after one of his classes and drug to the pond. I was tipped off in just enough time to make it over there with my camera!

Changes

Well, I have changed my major. I went from Early Childhood Education to Liberal Studies focusing in Bible/Religious Education, Professional Education, and Family Studies. What am I going to do with that? I have absolutely no clue. But, surprisingly, the girl who always has to have everything planned out, is okay with that. It just feels good. I simply realized that I didn't want to be "stuck" in a classroom. Bad word to use, I'm sure, but that's how it felt to me. I love children, I would love to work with children, but in what area? Not really sure. But again, I'm okay with that. God has His plan and I know it will all work out.

Happy Birthday to...Me!!

Well, tomorrow officially ends my teen years when I turn 20. I'm pretty excited about this. I will be grateful to no longer be a "teenager" and be in the same age range as Mike, since he's already 21 now. But really, being 20 just means...I'm half way to 40 now! :)