It’s been almost 2 months since my last post and I
feel I owe an explanation and an update. We have had more than a lot going on
in our lives.
Back in May, I went to the ER with excruciating hip
pain and about a month later they found a tumor in my hip. There were
many doctor appointments, MRIs, X-Rays and prayers in between that time until
finally they took it out on June 18th.
The surgery went great, they got the entire thing out and it was benign.
I have graduated from physical therapy and am back to 99% normal. I even
went on a run last week!
Around the time we found out about the tumor in my
hip, we found out the company where Luke works was being sold and he needed to
start looking for work. He worked his butt off connecting and meeting
with people and accepted a wonderful position on Friday. We are so
relieved it is over!
I'm writing about everything now because it is all
ok now. God has thrown more our way than I think most new couples go
through the first 3 years of their marriage, much less the first 6 months! We
have sold a house, moved to another part of the country, left a terrible job
(me), started a new job (me), lost a job (Luke), GOT A JOB (Luke), gone
to the ER, had surgery, omgosh…I’m tired just writing about it all. We
have tried to pray and be faithful and know that all of this is happening at
one time for a reason (any ideas on that? We still haven’t figured it out) and
you know what? Everything is fine! Everything has worked out. Our
marriage is stronger than ever and we know how lucky we are.
We were able to go the beach with my family last
week (Luke went for the whole week) and I hosted 35 creative entrepreneurs at
my house to chat about business and network and encourage one another. Oh
yea, did I tell you I’m starting a wedding planning company?! I am, and I
couldn’t be more excited. More on that later (follow along on instagram
@havilandevents) J In the meantime, here’s a
picture from the beach:
September 1st we are
leaving for Europe for our Honeymoon!!! We are going to Paris, Rome, Perugia,
and Dubrovnik. Hopefully we will walk enough to counteract all the
amazing food we’re going to eat! Eek! I’m so excited!! And how about the
timing?! I can walk and Luke has a job. God can definitely plan well J
Anything we HAVE to do while we’re there? We’ve been so busy that I
haven’t even made an itinerary for the trip. What?! Who am I?!
Suggestions are much appreciated.
So anyway, I think that is “all”. Here are some pictures of
things we’ve been up to. Anybody want to
see the picture of the tumor?? Kidding, that’s disgusting.
The Coles came to visit us in Chicago!
