Yeah, it was to confirm a few details…namely, that Grace is pregnant and that the baby is healthy. And since he or she is, in fact, healthy, with a strong little heartbeat, we can make it known: we’re expecting our second child!

If all goes well and we’re correct in our estimate of the conception date, we should be welcoming a brother or sister for Ella into the air-breathing world some time in November.

Pretty cool, eh?

For me, marriage is not only about spending the my life with someone I am attracted to and connected to, it is hard work and a series of interactions and decisions that Ken and I will make together to create a cohesive life of two becoming one flesh. This vocation is a great challenge to any person entering into marriage and I thought I should share with you, o reader, what I will bring to this marriage.

I am not perfect and perfection will not be my goal; my goal is to strive to be as excellent as I can be in everything.

God comes first and then my marriage to Ken as priority.

Love of myself, that I will learn to love and continue to love Ken with the same respect and dignity I want for myself.

Sacrificing some of my needs to meet Kens’.

Comforting him in tears and times of distress

Taking time everyday to do something that builds up my marriage with Ken.

I will do my best to balance distance and connectedness in a relationship.

Living my life in faith and trying to walk the path of God with Ken beside me.

Prayer.

Church.

That I will keep the motto “Lord make me an instrument of thy peace”, in the foreground of my mind.

I will do what is in our best interest.

I will love unconditionally.

I will learn to let go any hurts that may occur and show mercy.

I will be thoughtful in my speech and actions.

I will love like everyday is our last.

I will do my best to follow the word of God.

I will create a mission statement with Ken, that we may be fruitful members of Gods family.

I will listen.

I will make statements. ( inside joke ).

I will do my best not to be critical.

I will laugh.

I will cry.

I will have joy and pain, but know that it is all part of God’s plan.

This is just the start. It is the night shift so I am a little tired but I will continue the list as time goes on.
May God bless this marriage.

Grace

Speaking for myself, this journey of our relationship thus far has been one of the best experiences of my life. I am very fortunate to walk beside someone like Ken, sharing many great experiences.

This is just a short note but there will be more to come. Until then, take care, God bless, and Peace.

Grace