Monday, September 28, 2009

Fruition of a Dream

On our wedding day I stood at the front of a church filled with our closest friends and family and gazed down the aisle as the most beautiful woman entering the sanctuary. In that moment I was able to picture, in vivid detail, our entire life together. I pictured us buying a home, having children... I could see our family grow larger as our children matured and have kids of their own... I could even see us growing old and grey together. I knew that we would be able to overcome any obstacle, and that our love for one another would continue to grow. A few weeks ago, part of that vision became a reality when we found out that Leslie is pregnant.

After two years of praying for God to bless us with a child our petition was granted. Today we went in for our first sonogram! Our baby is growing perfectly (due on May 11) and Leslie is feeling pretty good. She hasn't been too nauseated, and hasn't really had any cravings to speak of yet; both of which are blessings. We are both a little nervous and VERY excited about everything that is in store for us.

On our wedding day Ross King's Will You Walk With Me played as I stood and waited for Leslie to come down the aisle. To this day we continue to live the words of that song as we walk side by side through life. "We will climb the highest mountain, swim the ocean, touch the stars; if we're together I know we can go so far. Will you walk with me? The rest of your life will be spent right by my side. And I know you will see that the road will not be so hard, the Lord will light our way and love will be our guide. Take a step, say you'll be my wife. Come with me, let's take a walk through life. I will learn from you, you'll learn from me and in the end I know we'll see that we could not have made it on our own. Will you walk with me?"

So, as we journey on, we invite you to join us on our journey. We were created with a need for relationships and friendships of all kinds in order to live life to its fullest. Leslie and I want to thank you for enabling us to live an abundant life... and to take this opportunity to book childcare.