Wait and hope for and expect the Lord! Psalm 27:14

Hello bloggy friends, I've been away. I think a break was needed, to prevent myself from reading so many other positive/negative blogs! I needed some time to just "be" and not get so involved with others around me.... and no, I'm not pregnant! We are still planning on doing IVF this year, but I think I'll keep that exact path private. We've made an appointment with a counselor to discuss the toll infertility has taken on us... emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. I can't wait!

God has "mysteriously" given me hope, in abundance. I woke up this morning with a song in my heart. I think He saw my tears for one too many days. I heard the name "Wren" a couple of years ago and always thought it was a pretty name for a little girl. I can see her sweet face already! Over the past several months I've become so burdened with the label "infertility" and the phrase "not pregnant". I was allowing this label to rob me of my joy, of God's plan. Although I'm still sad at times and need some help to work through my thoughts... the negative things swirling around in my head, I need to wait with expectation. Wait, hope and expect His wonders! "If we come to Him doubting His ability to speak, we will have a difficult time listening. So we must come expectantly"- Charles Stanley.

I woke up this morning and had all these thoughts running through my head..... this is what I sent my man at work:

"Wren" means songbird.

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - Emily Dickinson

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:3-5

"The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches."
Matthew 13:31-32

Wrens have a beautiful song that is loud and full it has a excellent speed and vibrant tones which can last for 5-6 seconds and can be heard a kilo-meter away.

I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart, I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you, I will sing praise to your name. Psalm 9:1-2

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. 

Psalm 5:3

Wait and hope for and expect the Lord, be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. Psalm 27:14

I'm not proclaiming we'll have a girl and name her Wren, but the name and the meaning and the Holy Spirit spoke to me today and I thought I should share!

Congrats to all my bloggy friends on upcoming babies, I'm praying for those still on the journey..... He does hear our plea and He relishes our praises.

Singing praises of His goodness and I can't wait to give Him all the glory when He reveals His plan for our family.