My story begins in 1983 – the year my June wedding took place with a life full of hope and promise stretched before me. The union was one blessed by God and family and left me breathless for what the future held. Two sons entered the picture four and seven years into our marriage and added another layer of love, I never thought was possible to embrace. I watched in awe as these little boys laughed, played and brought smiles to all of our faces. Life was exactly as I imagined and there was nothing to make me think otherwise in the first ten years of marriage.
My happily ever after began to deteriorate as my husband endured one physical problem after another. I was not only working full time, but took on all the household chores as well as the care for our two sons. Life was still moving forward, but was steeped in routine, messiness and little joy. My dreams for the future faded from sight as I maintained the household and took on a persona that life was fine.
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As the safety net of my marriage began to disappear, and the emotional stability of home kept us off balance, it was time to consider whether the current environment was best for my sons and myself.
My story does not just end in divorce… to continue the rest, please click here, where I am honored to finish my story at Messy Marriage.
In grace and peace,
I’m grateful too for your brave story, Mary! It’s been such a blessing to me to share it with others over at my place. You truly are an inspiration and I’m certain that so many resonate with your words. It brings comfort and peace to many who may not recognize God’s redemption in their lives at this moment, but can see it with the help of your perspective given here.
I am so grateful you opened up your blogging home to me to share my story. The fact that you trusted me to tell my story knowing it would have a different kind of impact, means so much to me. You are a blessing to me and I am in awe of how God orchestrates the connections between people. Love you friend!
How brave you are! I know how hard it was for you to write this post (I clicked over and read to the end). God is the great Redeemer. Sometimes that message needs to be shared from our messy places. Never easy, but if God led you to share, trust He will carry your words to those who need to hear them. Bless you.
I am honored that you read this post today. It was a difficult one to write but God always knows what we need and what others need too. Beth is a beautiful friend who asked me to guest post at Messy Marriage. I certainly fill the messy part of that title. She has always believed in me so having others encourage and affirm my words is a blessing.
brave friend. thank for sharing your journey. I thank God for yiu. There are so many twists and turns in life that we wouldn’t wish to take place but God uses them so mightily in our transformation. You are loved sweet friend
It means so much that you left me some love today. God loves working on me, you and everyone. Transforming us into His image is His greatest desire. I am blessed that He never gives up on us and sticks with us throughout the journey. Your words mean so much to me today. Love you friend!
Heading over to read the rest!
Thanks for stopping by here first. You are so sweet!
Hello friend, I read your inspirational post. You are brave friend!
Thank you for blessing many hearts today.
God Bless
Thank you, Ifeoma! You left me encouragement here and over at Messy Marriage. You are a blessing!