praise god!

today the hubby & i attended our first sunday service of this new year. how fitting that the topic was about "newlyweds." when i am in the presence of people sharing their vulnerable truths i am always so touched & humbled by their bravery to tell their story.

the pastor recalled a story of when he was a newlywed 35 years ago. he shared his anxieties about the role of being a husband in his twenties, with financial struggles, & a baby on the way. we even chuckled when he admitted "i wanted to return my pregnant wife to my father in law. i was so worried about not knowing how to figure all of it out." we left with the affirmation of gods continued prescence in our lives. the sermon, so fitting, of where i am in my life was gift. 

my hopes are that we grow stronger over the years & work hard to keep god as the center in our marriage.