Life in Limbo

So as most of you know Zach and I are not living together. Earlier this summer we were served with a restraining order forcing us to keep the kids' residence within Nueces County. This has left us living our "honeymoon" period as a commuter couple. We have invested much time (and money) making sure we see each other as often as possible. Regardless this has been a trying time on our new family.
The hardest time of day is definitely at night for me. I get the kids in bed, curl up on the couch with a cup of tea or a glass of wine, and yearn to be curled up next to my husband watching whatever is on T.V. that night, or even lying in bed reading our books. I have cried many tears asking, "Why is this happening to us?"
To be honest back in May when I found my job in Cabot, AR, and we found our house and things sort of just fell into place, I couldn't imagine that things would come crumbling around us as they have. Zach and I however have been strong for each other. Our relationship continues to grow and strengthen in spite of the distance and stress thrust upon us.
We also have been blessed with a ton of moral support from friends. Prayers are greatly appreciated. God is teaching me through all of this that I am stronger than I imagined, but only because of Him. God is leading Zach and I to turn to Him more than we would've. I pray every night that God will lead us to the end, and allow our family to live together soon. And I will continue to pray for this. I also thank him daily (multiple times a day) for Zach and his strength. It is wonderful to have a partner that stands beside me and sometimes holds me up when I feel like lying down and drowning in self pity.
I don't have many answers, but I have faith that God does and He will reveal them in His time. And when He does I have to believe that it is going to be greater than anything I could have imagined or planned myself.
Please continue to pray for our family. And for continued strength and wisdom during this trial in our lives.

A Dream Come True

My goodness, limited access to the Internet and living in "limbo" have kept me from blogging. But I will fill everyone in as best as possible...
The wedding was beyond successful!!! We had a blast and I felt like a princess. We had many people tell us how much fun they had and how beautiful it was. I have to agree. The florist we chose did an outstanding job and really caught on to the "vision" I had. Not to mention the cakes were stunning and delicious. We had friends and family come to share in our joyous day from Arkansas, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania!!! It was such a blessing to have each and everyone there.
The ceremony was beautiful with personal touches throughout. Zach's childhood violin teacher was a musician along with her friend accompanying her on the piano for the music. Zach's aunt sang a beautiful song and he Godmother read 1 Corinthians 13 during the ceremony. The best part for me was having the kids "give me away." Branden was so proud escorting his Mommy down the aisle, and they both boastfully announced "We do!" as the pastor asked who gives this woman to be married. God blessed our day making it beautiful and the wedding I'd always dreamed of since I was a little girl wearing a pillow case veil! I never could have guessed all those years ago however, that I would have been marrying my best friend. Zach is God sent and God made just for me and I for him. We believe God brought us together and now we are joined under Him.
Thank you to everyone that participated and joined us. And to all of our friends and family that weren't able to make it we appreciated all of the kind words and prayers during our special day. Thank you!