I truly believe that all we need to make this work is love. Love will drive us to better our selves and not give up on our dreams. Love will hold us together during rough times and will help us appreciate the good times. We are two extremely strong people and I know that we will do what ever it takes to make this work. We will finish school no matter what it takes.
Some people have told me, "Your making a mistake" or "You are throwing your life away." I want you to know that my heart tells me that this is not a mistake. It was simply "unplanned." We understand that we made adult decisions and we have to deal with the very real consequences. I promise every one of you that I will stand by Jill and my child every step of the way and provide for them to the best of my ability. We are scared. The only thing I can ask from you is to have as much faith in us as we have in each other.
-Branden
Don't listen to anyone! Listen to yourselves! And its not a consequence... Consider it a gift!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!
Doug
Branden -
ReplyDeleteUnplanned is a perfect word for this. But, your life isn't over. As I told both your mom and dad - if any two "kids" can do it, I know that Jill and you can. You guys are smart, determined, strong and oh so very special. Rare, unique, and loving. You will make great parents - I have no doubt. Particularly because you have the absolute best parents that I know (and love).
My most simplest advice is something my mom told me - Don't tiptoe around the baby, or you will ALWAYS tiptoe around the baby... I can explain more later, if you'd like.
Be loving to each other. Listen to each other. Even the best relationships struggle during those early months (years??) with a new child. They are wonderful, unbelievable, amazing creatures who steal your sleep and your sanity (some days). So, don't take it out on each other. Be helpful and kind to each other. Don't fight. Disagree, of course. You will. You will be so frustrated. But, listen to each other.
And remember date night...
All my love...
Tara Paider