One memory I'd like to share about a very positive experience that changed my life then and very much applies to the current time and really, all the time we have spent together was when Toby and I attended the Engaged Encounter program a little over 3 years ago this month in Santa Barbara as part of the Catholic marriage preparation requirements. It was a beautiful location and set a great tone for the weekend to come.
There were two couples and one priest that presented over various topics, sharing their personal stories and how although they experienced hardships, setbacks, etc., they were able to overcome those times with the help of their faith and God. One of the big things that I think Toby and I both really took away from it was the concept of unity in love.
I feel like, as human beings, we all have times where we don't like the person we're with (you know, the idea of, "I love you, but I don't necessarily like you in this moment feeling) and other times where we're completely in love and life is rainbows and unicorns and Talenti sea salted caramel gelato.
One thing that has always stayed true in our relationship is that no matter what happens, Toby and I are unified and have an inseparable bond that allows us to come together and tackle the challenges at hand. For that, I am truly grateful. There is no one else I'd rather have by my side through the tough times and the good times. Cue sappy Eddie Vedder "Longing to Belong" ukulele song and happy tears.
Throughout the past 2.5 years, our pack has been through quite a bit- we've moved from LA to Seattle and from Seattle to our Montana dream, switched jobs, and had the opportunity to love an amazing little girl and her hombres Pierre and Jasper, and here we are now, fighting to keep our pack stronger than ever.
At the Engaged Encounter, we also attended church where the Hands Prayer was prayed over us. Just a heads up, the link takes you to a pretty cheesy looking PDF of a similar version of what we heard. I realize that many of you are not Catholic nor religious in any manner, but I feel like the words written are applicable in so many ways to all of us, so I hope you enjoy.
I'll leave you today, just about 60% done with the first round of chemo (still feeling good), with some photos of my most favorite people who have my heart always.
At the Engaged Encounter, we also attended church where the Hands Prayer was prayed over us. Just a heads up, the link takes you to a pretty cheesy looking PDF of a similar version of what we heard. I realize that many of you are not Catholic nor religious in any manner, but I feel like the words written are applicable in so many ways to all of us, so I hope you enjoy.
I'll leave you today, just about 60% done with the first round of chemo (still feeling good), with some photos of my most favorite people who have my heart always.
(clearly her father's daughter)
(The hombres, Jasper and Pierre)
(Thank goodness for FaceTime. Remi
giving me kisses on the iPad screen.)
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