In Kirkwood

[My wife] and I arrived in Kirkwood last night.  There’s really not much to do here, but I feel that God has a purpose for us being here.  I get the feeling that it’s to put our lives on a bit of a pause so that we can talk about the things that we normally don’t talk about.  It seems that pausing will be a bit uncomfortable at first (we’re so used to constantly distracting ourselves), but it will be worth it for our relationship.

[My wife] has been quite receptive to the plans so far.  We went to see Fireproof yesterday.  She was resistant at first, but I told her that I’d like this trip to be used to strengthen our relationship and that the movie is a piece of that.  She expressed no further resistance.  The movie was great overall – poor acting, but a great story.  I had lumps in my throat the whole time; [my wife] got a bit emotional too at times.  It also had a good gospel message as well.  We had a wonderful prayer time last night.  I prayed, but I could tell that she really appreciated it – we both wept a bit.  We’re just so thankful for the blessing of the baby inside of her and how God is working in our lives.

I pray that God’s purpose would be fulfilled for [my wife] and I on this trip.  Help us grow closer through our relationship with You.