I'm building a gestalt gish for a three-man, anime themed campaign. Since it's in flavor and more functional with gestalt, the character is an Ogre Mage (levels from SS) with Swordsage and Sorcerer leading into Jade Fire Mage. Build starts at level 12. Currently, I'm on pace to have at level 20 caster level 18 and initiator level 19.

The question is whether to try and pick up Divine Grace. I'd have to sacrifice either 9th level spells or maneuvers, or worse yet both, to get Paladin 2.

Looking for advice. I'm not aiming to beat the DM or maximally optimize, but get the most out of the concept. I'm open to advice. Right now, I'm light on HP for a Gestalt gish, and my saves are weaker than I like for the challenge expected.

Recommendations are welcome, and if anyone can think of ways to pump saves aside from Divine Grace that helps caster levels and initiator levels, I'm listening.