Chris4Gretchen

Well i havent written in a while as life has kept us busy. Our AOS stands at us waiting for our last interview to get Gretchen’s Green Card. I suppose we will get our interview sometime in Feb. Its the last hurdle we have to do for a few years with immigration and we will be happy to put it behind us for while.

The progress of being preggy has filled  our days with wonders and pains and brought us closer than ever together for our son. The buildup to him being born was quite a cressendo, and as traumatic as it was beautiful. I guess you really have to earn the best things in life and we made it through somehow with love, commitment, laughter and tears. I cant explain the emotions i personally felt during labor and delivery, from highs and the excitement of Drew coming out to lows as i stood helpless to  the pain in my wife’s face and voice. The wash of tears and relief that i felt after Drew was born and i knew he and Gretchen were going to be ok was one i will never forget.  There are few defining moments in a man’s life and that was one of them.  How my lovely wife endured during the last few weeks and birth is a mystery to me. Tiny as she is, she has a strength inside that is unfaltering and tough as nails. How she loves me i dont know, but i am thankful for it everyday.  She is my life and i can endure all with her at my side. Now that we are home and beginning our life as a family, the happiness and contentment is everywhere. Our son is the light in our life and the embodiment of our love for each other.  I can surely say our life is complete and Gretchen will agree, though we  would enjoy some sleep, lol.  As each day passes and my wife returns to normal, the trauma memories fade and new memories are made with  our son. I have all the hopes and worries every new dad has for his child, but somehow i think we will be alright. It seems natural and right every time i look at him and i am completely happy.

and as my friends can atest,

its been a long road…..and i deserve it

Chris