Karen's Story Part II
 
Finally I'm in USA, time flies and I can still remember and feel my first reaction when I met Clyde in the airport. I remember staring as we drove the highways, I remember that I'm shocked at how big and how expensive the stores here are. I didn't want to buy anything on my first few weeks because I am always converting dollars to Pesos. I remember the smell of USA on my first day. I remember being sad and happy. I am, sad to leave Philippines and happy to be with Clyde.

When Clyde asked me If I love him? (Mahal mo ko?) I just say, look at my belly, Juliani Josie is proof of my everlasting love for him. I cannot ask for anything more, God is so good to us. Everyday is a blessing.

It's been one year, now I'm carrying the joy of our love. Having Juliani Josie in my womb is my greatest dream and honor. Being called a"Mama" is a true privilege. Above all, giving Clyde a very pretty daughter soon is me saying how much I love him and care for our marriage.

Truly, there is no greater love of being selfless. Forgetting about ourselves soon is a big challenge. Parenting is hard, but God is here to help us.

I'm blessed for my (asawa) husband. I'm honored to be in the Lape family. I'm so happy that God provided me a good foundation of family ties from Abad/ Phils. Family. And God provided friends that will stay with us through thick and thin.