When we started our love journey we got pregnant right away. We both loved children and couldn't wait to expand our family. He's from Nigeria while I am from Michigan.
In a matter of a simple year we collided cultures. Looking back, I would advise others who date outside their culture to "court more." Learn more about the other person. Hey nowadays, even people who date within their culture need to do the same.
Baby number one popped out early, but even with the premature drama, we began working on the second baby when the first was only a year old. Within our story is never a dull moment.
So here we were with two handsome boys. Now who's going to keep them while we work to provide for them? Finding reliable childcare was very burdensome.
Eventually we moved down south, with the idea of me staying home with the boys while my husband worked to provide for us. This plan sounded great on paper.
The downward spiral of the economy affected many. Finding a full-time position with benefits became a problem. What were we going to do? We put our faith into over-drive.
Yes, there were days we argued about money and there were days when we probably both wanted to just leave. But despite what the human eye may see, we believed God would change our story. Although we didn't get it right every time, we were determined to make it together until the end.
Recession is not in our vocabulary. God will supply all of our need.
Overdrawn bank accounts, shopping at the dollar store for our everyday needs (I actually don't mind this, it's my favorite store) and cashing in coins are in the past.
And although we've had to put some of our plans on hold, like having baby #3, all things will work out in our favor in time. Patience is the key. Faith is the answer. We are going to make it, one day at a time. We're going to make it, together!
A mini vacation to Sea World 2010
Great post! you have a beautiful family!
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