I gave everything I had to give. I paid the bills, bought the groceries, cooked for the kids, brought her coffee, breakfast and dinner in bed; kids an I cleaned house, dishes, laundry. She never contributed to keeping the family going. But after 4 years and one last argument, I invited her to go live with her sister, if life with me was so bad. She did and took her mom, her 3 kids (10, 9, and 5 years) with her and the court ordered that my 6 month old be given to her. Now, she lives on welfare, goes to school, holds a job as a waitress, and has parted company with her sister. I don’t know what pains me more - my realization of our life together was one big lie, or knowing that someone I still care about is living in the hell she created and refuses my help. God hates divorce, but if He gives her the opportunity to turn to Him and she refuses, then divorce is inevitable. For us to become a family again will take 3 miracles - 1) the healing of my past pains, fears, traumas so that I can be a better father and husband, 2) her acceptance of, and surrender to Jesus Christ; a close encounter with God Almighty, and 3) my family’s realization that this sociopath has decided to follow Jesus - at present they loathe her. I have hope, albeit small, that God’s mighty hand will be revealed. Please pray for our unity, peace, and love, that together we may shine and give witness in these dark times.
Todd
Received: July 18, 2016