7 years and counting

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Seven years ago today I walked up the aisle into the arms of my then fiance Sam.
This day was such a celebration for us after three years of dating via email and snail mail.
Pastor Franco said some serious words, we made vows to eachother, he prayed and behold Sam and I were bound together forever. "What God has put together let no man separate"... "I now pronounce you husband and wife"
Yeeee!!!! there were lots of cheers, ululations, singing and dancing and then the journey begun.



Don't laugh but we were once this small.



Seven years later we have Mich to show as one of the wonderful blessings from God.

Comments

  1. Edi11:51 PM

    Hi MO,
    Happy anniversary!

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  2. Kymbugs7:55 AM

    Happy anniversary! May the Lord's grace and blessing increase as you continue to model the marriage between Christ and His bride

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  3. Mrs.O8:03 AM

    Thankyou my dear friends.

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  4. Christine Mutimura3:24 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Beautiful!!

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  5. Mrs.O3:23 PM

    Thanks

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  6. Anonymous3:48 AM

    Hi mjay, am a frequent visitor of your blog, trully inspirational!From your blog I have read that you left a good job to join Sam in Philly. Am in a serious relationship of which me and my boyfriend have plans of geting married next year.I have quite a turbulent past,divorce etc and I must say I still have some remnants of my past experience looming in my midst.I truelly love my current boyfriend, he has been really good to me etc but am not ready to relocate to another country as yet. I am so frightened by the thought of not being financially independent and putting my career on hold.Am afraid of turning ou to be the grumpy housewife,I dont think my son has had the necessary transition to having a new daddy because they are miles apart.Am so confused at the moment..any help in terms of your thoughts on this? BTW...BEAUTIFUL PICTURES

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  7. Mrs.O4:08 PM

    Thanks for the kind words Maya, it's always nice hearing from you.
    I also appreciate the fact that you consider me worthy of giving sound advice.
    Relationships influence our lives in more ways than we know. In my case it was a struggle too but I had to prioritise - My husband and son or my career?. In the end it was my family that was most important.I thought it would be easier to pick up on my career at a future date than trying to mend a broken marriage. Also I knew my son would need the influence of his father in his life and the decision was made.
    It certainly hasn't been smooth sailing there were times I wondered about my decision especially when he was busy at school and I was lonely or when I didn't want to ask for money each time I needed it but the pros out weighed the cons.
    Two years later I look back and think I made the right choice. Sam appreciates the support, Mich is happy and school is over. Now I'm thinking I can go back to school and do something for myself.
    I don't know if you believe in God but I know without faith in Him and just stepping out and trusting that He will take care of the details I probably wouldn't be able to testify.
    So yes, there is sacrifice either way, it's just up to you to choose what you feel is more important.It's hard to tell what the future holds but you will be amazed at what God will do with the sacrifices you make. I also think your son would be able to create a wonderful bond with his new father.
    I hope this helps, please write and tell me. In the mean time I will be praying for you, I know this is not easy.

    M

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