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Before I start I just want to say that it’s April 23, exactly one month till Kristin and I get married. I can’t even believe how the time flew by.I’m really so excited about this. So is Olivia. My little 3 yr old often comes out with things like: “I can’t wait to get married!” or “We’re gonna be a family!” Yup, it’s pretty wonderful :)
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Ok, well…I’m on lunch break in my office and wanted to just mention a few things. I have been silent here for a while and I get lots of questions via email or in person about how I’m doing…so here is a quick summary:
- I still love God. There have been a few times in my life where I have been even more connected to the Bible than I am now, but overall I’m doing ok. Business of wedding planning, parenting, and building a new family can easily distract me. I have to do better though.
- Olivia brings incredible joy to my heart. She is growing up way too fast…I get kinda weird when I start thinking about her going to school soon. Ah…such is life.
- I’m so incredibly happy in my relationship with Kristin. I feel like God has brought such a gift to me and Olivia. This is really overwhelming and humbling. I can’t say enough about this. Honestly, this little bullet doesn’t even come close to telling you the joy that is in my heart in this season of my life. God is so good to me. And let’s not forget about Olivia. The relationship that she has with Kristin is absolutely incredible. I couldn’t have asked for anything greater. I’m bubbling.
- God has been reinforcing in my heart that in a few years I’m going to be moving into a more vocational role as a Pastor. Yes, I’m feeling like it’s my calling in life to lead a church here in NJ. I’ve known this for a few years, but I’m taking it slow. There are lots of steps that come first before we get there.
- We’re literally just a few hours from completing the audio for the Anthem of Hope Encouragement Disc. I just need to find those hours and do it. This hold up is my fault…I can only do so many things at once and my day job has been quite demanding lately.
- http://mistyleblanc.com is in a beta release. Still finishing it up. I know her story will touch lives for years to come, so I really wanted to have a special place for it. Pray that I find time to finish all that is on my plate and still live life a little bit.
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YAAY! An update!
Congrats on being a month away from the big day! I can’t wait to hear about how it goes and SEE PICTURES!
I think about and pray for you and Olivia often! I’m so happy to see the amazing, happy things going on in your life right now!
It is really odd to be SOOOO HAPPY for someone you have never even met but I’m just thrilled God has blessed you with such a gift as Kristin and that Olivia will have a mommy!! I can’t wait to continue to follow your blog and see where God takes you guys and see WEDDING PICTURES!!!! ♥
Congratulations on your marriage and for doing such a wonderful job with Olivia as well as keeping God and Misty in your heart and life. You are a wonderful man whom God has blessed. God has also blessed your daughter and Kristin as well as people who know you. I am honored to have met you several times and want you to know how you have inspired me. Like Job you have lost one family and was blessed with another. I would love to watch your sermons. Thanks again for your honesty of your life the pains and the joys of your life. God bless you all.
I was so happy to get an update. I can not tell you how happy we are for your “family”. God is so good to each of us. Oliva is a lucky little girl to have you as her father. I always knew he was going to sent the perfect mother. We both send you our love and prayers. Will mark the date so we can pray for you’ll on this special day. Love, Pat J.
Everyone deserves to live a happy life.
See what happens when you believe :)
Congratulations to you and your extended family.
hey darren, you dont know me but if followed you for awhile. I live in delaware beach area. I have a huge black dresser thats yours if you want it…email me for pics if your interested. not sure if what i have is what you want….
annie
Everyone deserves to live a happy life.
See what happens when you believe :)
Congratulations to you and your extended family.
darren and kristin, congratulations on your marriage. it’s may 25 therefore i am assuming both of you are officially married now :-). i am hoping to see some pictures and to read all about the special event. i can’t wait congratulations again.
I check for updates all of the time… where are you??
Asher is in LOVE with Olivia. He asks to see her photo all of the time – and then kisses her when he sees her. I think we may have a match :)
Congratulations, but update please!!
Thx for information.