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I have said on many, many times that having kids is a long term investment. You have to focus on the road that lies before you. I have a number of friends who have one child and are/were thinking of more, but are just not convinced. My comment to them is simply "what do you want your Christmas dinner to look like 15 years from now?" Filled with family? 1 child? 10 children? It is a personal choice. Parenting is a tough, tough gig. It is certainly not for the weak-at least if you are determined to raise strong, generous, obedient, kind, loving, hard working and ambitious children.

Chris and I hope our dinner table is filled with family. We want our lives to be busy and chaotic. We desire our house to be noisy, full of laughter, arguing, joy, and play. We want it all. We will have it all, somehow, sometime.

The road to baby #3 has been a hard one. A long one. I know good will come of our struggles and when it does, we will rejoice like no other. Until that time comes, I have been trying to work through myself, trying to improve myself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I see little improvements and am proud of my progress. I am most proud of my family. My children LOVE to read about Jesus. I've downloaded a number of faith based songs and those are now their go to's when dancing. Claire continues to ask hard hitting questions--her latest, "what happens to our blood when we die?" Although I don't love offering all the answers, I am proud that she is thinking and not afraid to ask, knowing I will give her whatever I've got.

But, I am most proud of Chris. He is a good, good man. He is kind, honest, devoted, and has integrity. He is a great Daddy, a good husband and optimistic despite the gray cloud that seems to follow him (our joke). He has made one HUGE leap forward in his personal journey that fills my heart with pride. He has joined some guys from work in a Bible study.  I know he is doing it for me and for our children and I love him more for that reason. I wanted him to know how proud I am. Love you, Chris.
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