Tonight, Michael and I had the wonderful opportunity to be guest speakers at the Cathedral's wedding orientation. We were asked by Msgr. Kevin and Father Francis to share with the newly engaged couples our love story -- our story of faith and God's role in our marriage. We were both very honored to be able to have the opportunity to spark some faith in the couples' who signed up to be married at the Cathedral. They were all very receptive to our message (we had to talk about how we met, why we chose to get married at a church and where God resides in our lives). All the couples were really nice and it was great to be able to re-experience those feelings of exitement, anxiety and overwhelmingness!
After everyone left, we shared the baby news with Msgr. Kevin. He was shocked but ecstatic for us. He said, "Hmmm ... I wonder where the baby will be baptized?!". He then put his hand on the baby and gave the baby his/her very first blessing!!! (Not too shabby -- the baby's first blessing was from a monsignor!!!). Cardinal Mahoney also gave us both a big hug and congratulated us. I shared with Msgr. Kevin that sometimes I feel quite of bit of anxiety and worry over the baby's health. He gave me the best advise ever -- he said any time I start to think those thoughts, I should start saying out loud (or to myself) " Thank you Jesus, for this healthy baby inside of me ... thank you for choosing me to be a mother ... " He said if I keep saying that over and over, my fears should subside. I was definitely more at peace after his special blessing and was ready for tomorrow's first pre-natal visit with our doctor.
Michael and I are extremely blessed to have such wonderful and supportive friends in Christ. We would be so lost without them! I thank God everyday for placing them in our lives ... they have truly enriched it tenfold!
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