I work with a guy who is going through a divorce… a nasty one it seems. We were talking about it the other day and I asked him why they were divorcing – especially considering they had two little boys. “Well, she’s a …. ” He then proceeded to call her names that I probably shouldn’t repeat on here. So I guessed “She cheated on you?” Nope. He never would be specific about the reason, and I didn’t really press him, mainly because I didn’t think he could actually tell me. I went to a meeting the other day where the instructor introduced herself as a recently happy woman after leaving her husband of 30 years. I also recently talked to a good friend of mine who is on the verge of divorce – he has the papers, but has yet to file them. He can’t bring himself to do it. I asked him why. He said, “I know that despite how bad things seem to be right now, if I divorce her, I will regret it. I want this to be over sometimes – to just start over. That’s what my friends and family are telling me to do. They tell me I can find a godly woman who is right for me and who will be good to me, and that may be true. But I know that if I persevere in this marriage – even if it takes 10 years to become a happy couple – God will be more glorified and will bless us.” If only the other millions of families going through or contemplating divorce had this perspective. We all know people whose marriages are falling apart and who are not choosing to honor God by making the right decisions. Pray for these people daily that God would grant them the same perspective as my friend so that they might glorify God through their marriage.
June 21, 2008
June 17, 2008
I have to save this one! Hospitality + Children = Fun!
Anyone interested in hospitality!? I know I am. I am always looking for tips to help things go smoothly. Found this post via Brandy- thanks so much darlin’! On my way to the Sunshine State today. I can’t wait to soak in a few rays and some much needed Mom and sister time!
I’m growing a green thumb?! I am growing 2 kinds of tomatoes. One finally has 2 smally tomatoes on it! We are so excited. We also have a bleeding heart- beautiful and some pretty bulbs have poked up in our pots hanging over the porch railing. It has been fun living in the country. There are so many beautiful things growing here. A new color pops up as soon as something else dies off. I love spring and summer for that! We are also looking forward to harvesting the 2 peach trees and 1 apple tree. I’ll take a turn at canning if there is a good fruit!
Lucy is standing and clapping already! I can’t believe she is already approaching 8 mths. Man time flies.
My trip to OR went well considering. God is good all the time and was clearly comforting us in various ways in regards to losing my step-mom. Thank you for your prayers!
