Keep Love Alive [Part 2]

Todd and I are planning on getting married pretty soon (who knows when, actually, because I'm so bad at wedding planning ... but that's a story for another day).

The pastor of our church has been coming over every Sunday evening to do some premarital counseling.

We are absolutely loving it.

Right now, we're focusing on communication and conflict.  Not because we have too much conflict, but because handling conflict constructively is essential to staying married.  The "title" or "motto" of the whole thing is to fighting FOR your marriage.

What I'm learning most right now is that so much conflict is a result of actually wanting to be more a part of your love's life.  That's odd, huh?  But it makes so much sense.

Talking to our pastor and working through this book has been so enriching to our life.  So today, in honor of my loving pseudo-husband, I'm going to post some random photos of us together over the past 3 years. Here we go!

First Photo of us snapped EVER.

First Wedding

About to board my first airplane

I think this is our first Christmas ... not sure, though.

In Puerto Rico in a Bear Grylls-style Beach Shack.

Dinner for his work - 18 weeks pregnant.

Now, for the mushy stuff...

To my sweet Bangel,

I am so thankful for you.  I am so happy to be by your side in this crazy life.  You are the most amazing pseudo-husband any woman could ask for.  I am in awe of what an amazing father you are.  You continually show your dedication to living a Godly life and staying close to Jesus.  I think you're right; I think that loving Him first does allow all the other areas of your life to fall together.  You're doing such a wonderful job in your role of man.  I am so proud to call you MY man.  You're the love of my life, and I wouldn't change a thing about our love!!

Have a good day, y'all.  Go love on your man! He's good to you!


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