Podcast, Cancer, and a New Year!

It's happening...the Beautifully Imperfect Podcast and community is launching TODAY, Monday, January 13th, 2020!

For those of you who have been following me for the last couple years, you know what our family has gone through. 2018 and 2019 were some of the hardest and we're thankful for a NEW YEAR with new vision, some travel, health, and lots of sports games for our boys :) I'm thinking 2020 might be our best year yet.

Ps: We are so fortunate to have the best friends and community here to help with the kids and love on our family. We love you all and can't imagine what the past 8 months would have been without you.

Confession: I was doing so well at keeping everyone posted with my health and how things have been over the last year...and then my thyroid levels dropped dramatically, I was dealing with depression, Andrew started a very time-consuming rotation, and it felt as if everything was finally coming to a head.

The weight of the years caught up to me.

In a one sentence description of my health, there was no new growing cancer at my last appointment, my levels are finally evening out, but constant monitoring is what my future holds. It's a little daunting because I wanted to ring a bell, have a party, or celebrate with some finality, but instead I got a "You're looking good and we'll see you at your next appointment in 3 months." I feel like there will always be another appointment and scan.

Basically this is my life now, and I had to choose whether or not I was going to allow the news to ruin me or build me.

To be honest, I chose ruin at first. Had a pity party, felt the weight of the world, got sad...but then quickly realized how God was trying to build me and use me. So, I got on board :)

Now this podcast is releasing on Monday, I'm feeling much better emotionally, and I'm trying to focus on working out, eating healthy, and keeping my head in a positive space.

Thinking through the last few months and even years, it just amazes me to see how God has such a purpose for each of us. If we are still breathing, we have a purpose to fulfill and proclaim His name. Easier said than done, but when you're worried about not having a role in this life, it's a good reminder.

Follow our new podcast at http://beautifullyimperfectco.com/ or through our social media account https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyimperfectco/ I'd love for you to write a review, leave a comment, or share the podcast with your friends! We're so excited for this next season :)