Jumping In

Marriage truly was a leap of faith for me. Like I've said in this post, I come from a family of many separations, with weddings having been few and far between. And, growing up in an enviroment where there had been no shame in this issue, I've been privvy to all sorts of marital upheavals. I won't go into detail—because a blog is still different from open dinner table talk—but let me just say that if anybody gets knocked up among the grandchildren, my Lola would simply laugh and brush this off, because that's peanuts compared to all the drama she'd been through in the past. (By the way, if you're pregnant and perhaps looking for new additions to your wardrobe, check out the UK-based Vertbaudet website for maternity wear.)

My husband and I have just celebrated our first year anniversary, and, the biggest challenge so far has been the distance. But, it helps immensely that we really, really like each other and enjoy each other's company that we somehow are able to live each day as if the other were just there. We send random and frequent text messages such as what we've eaten, where we're headed, having woken up from naps, and so forth. It's the little things that propel the day forward—minute to minute, hour for hour, moment by moment. While I do get lonely from time to time—because nothing still beats being in the same room/car as the person you love and sharing cayenne fries—being together "for better or for worse" has made the journey a lot more bearable...and meaningful.

And, back on the subject of faith, I take comfort in seeking God's help (it's unbelievable what I pick up at Sunday mass; more on that in an upcoming post) and knowing that things ultimately have a way of panning out in the most delightful way. Again, one simply has to have faith.