APPLE-SEED.

Hard to believe but numbers don't lie[or so they say.....I suspect the scale at home is a bit untrustworthy....maybe even pathological...].....it's been nearly two years since my last blog.  Life has been BUSY!!  Let's see....shortly before my last post, I got married to the most incredible girl whom has ever breathed breath.  Life has never been the same.  I'm so happy.  Like, truly truly happy.  I've legitimately discovered myself, and am just comfortable in my own skin.....I've learned to live with the multitude of mistakes I've made[and still make.....hopefully fewer now though!], and I've put my regrets to bed.  I've moved on, towards and into a happier, more.......authentic place.  Now, just a few days ago, I discovered the most incredible news I've received since Melissa agreed to marry me......we have begun our family!!!!!  We are expecting our first child, and I just could NOT be happier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  My life is so full, and I've been so content, and now this.....honestly, a part of me at times feels as if I don't deserve this much.  However, for some reason God has decided I do.  Wow.  My relationship with Him has continually grown deeper and deeper as well, as He has revealed Himself and made clear His plans in and for my life.  I am so grateful to Him, and even though I am very very happy to be here living this incredible life on Earth with all of these amazing blessings, I have also begun to crave more of Him.  I cannot wait to be in his presence in heaven......I don't want to rush anything along, but I am so looking forward to eternity with Him.  Like, for real.  However, before then, there is work to do!  I am embracing my role as husband and father whole-heartedly and with pride.  I plan to use all that is in my power, and all of His favor to accomplish the things He has set before me.  For some reason, with this new gift of life on the way for Melissa and I, it felt like the right time to begin this blog again.

P.S.  Right now our baby is the size of an apple seed.