Update

We had a great time in Nashville. The highlight was the Grand Ole Opry....so much history there! We got to see Vince Gill and the Wreckers (Michelle Branch's group). It was also neat to see a former guitar player of Johnny Cash and a former guitar player for Elvis. It was nice to wrap up our break with some time away. We've both got a lot going on this next month. But as always, we've got God on our side, so there's nothing to worry about. =)

My ultrasound went fine. The lady was really nice...felt bad for making me wait 3 hours. =) People needed her in the ER...I was patient naturally. =) She told me pretty conclusively what the lump was. They call it a fibroadenoma. It's definitely a solid lump about 3 centimeters. She said it would probably need a biopsy. Most come back benign, and this seems very common, so I'm not worrying too much. God is sovereign and is in control! I'm meeting with my OBGYN Tuesday to discuss the findings and decide on a course of action...I'm anticipating biopsy. I'm resisting the temptation to get annoyed that I'll have to take off two days from school for this. This week is review and then testing begins next week. But I quickly realize that it is incredibly selfish of me to think missing two days is going to affect these kids' achievement on the test. For real, at this point I've done all I can, and now it's their turn to work hard. =)

I love how God challenges us. It always brings so much insight! I wouldn't quite call this "suffering", but it gives me an answer for when people ask, "Why does God bring suffering?" Thanks for reading.

Steph