College Savings

Looked into setting up a 529 College Savings plan for my unborn child.

Based on a college that currently costs $25,000 annually:

"100% of your total college costs will be $312,166. You will need to make monthly contributions of $602 to meet this cost."

http://www.savingforcollege.com/college-savings-calculator/

An Open Letter to My Unborn

I fear that you will never understand

and that my best will not be good enough

that our time together will be cut short

by the path I am trying desparately to lay out for you

I pray that you will be a better person

than I ever could be

that you will be stronger

and be able to accomplish all your dreams

I pray that you will close your eyes

and listen to your heart

unafraid

ignoring those who say you can't

and fight for what you believe

This boy, trembling before you right now

with tears in my eyes, anxious

and a love so strong

that it terrifies me

I want you to understand

that it's persistence

not beauty or intelligence that matters

I want you to know

that we will always love you

no matter what you choose

or who you become

(inspired after seeing Bassey Ikpi's "Apology to my unborn")

Church

I want to go to church

somplace not too small, not too big

where i can go and hide

pray for redemption

forgiveness

and a measure of release

from my own judgement

because there is so much to do

and so much i have yet to accomplish