Update

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Dear Santa,

I promise I've been good this year.

Please bring me this shirt for Christmas....

I'd like to live in it.

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I know its been awhile since I've updated our journey.  We've been through a couple unsuccessful rounds so far this fall/winter.  It never gets easier.  As of today, I will, yet again, be on the pill for awhile.  I have four large ovarian cysts that we hope and pray will disappear with the help of a few months of the dreaded birth control pill (fingers crossed).  Time will tell.

While this was very disappointing, it led Patrick and I to work out a great plan for our journey.  We have mapped out a time line that works for us for the duration of this journey.  I must say, it feels really good to regain a little control.  It also feels great to have a plan...and not one that a doctor prescribed....but, one we prescribed ourselves!

It is more than amazing just how much of a team Patrick and I have become throughout this journey.  No, it hasn't always been easy, but, we are so much stronger as a couple because of it.  Patrick's strength, patience and positivity continue to amaze me.  I wish I could put into words how much he has supported me throughout this journey.  (Thank you, honey.)

I trust that those of you who continue on this journey alongside us are doing so out of genuine care and concern with only sincere, heartfelt interest.  I continue to appreciate that and would just ask that you keep us in your prayers this holiday season. 

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“The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B.”

- James Yorke (1941- )