Hi Friends! Welcome to my online home. A little bit about me? Well, without going into the gory details, I'm a divorced mother of three children who are now ... adults. My oldest daughter is 25. She has a boyfriend (of three years) and a job, and is working toward her ambition. I also have a 22 yr old son who is a basically good kid, though he drinks much more than I like, for which he is paying dearly. My "baby" is 18, and she currently stationed at Ft Stewart, GA in the US Army. That's the short version.
To make a long story short, September 2006, I re-entered the world of academia. I decided it was long past time for me to obtain my teaching credentials. I am now in the process of trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. hah!
We are a struggling family, but we will overcome by God's grace. Stay tuned here ... and see what God can do!
Right now, I'm feeling
There are many activities I enjoy like hiking and walking in the mountains of PA. I enjoy the white water of Ohiopyle ... when I get a chance. I thoroughly enjoy a good conversation and the company of friends, actively cheering at my youngest daughter's softball games and yelling for her son who plays football & basketball. Music is a big part of our family life, also, and everyone participates in their own way! I love a good night at the theatre (or theater), water skiing on the river and playing in the garden. Breaking through old limitations is great fun! I look forward to meetin y'all along the way ... Make sure ya say HI, ok? lol
Almost forgot ... She is certain that this story is one of those "... and they lived happily ever after" stories. Come say HI!!!
Sad, but true, I have met many believers caught between wanting to live for Jesus and fearful about their marital/divorce statis. Beloved ... which is more important, the individual or the institution of marriage? My kids and I experienced an amazing rejection from the congregational family where we had faithfully fellowshipped for 16+ years. It's time to WELCOME the broken, the bruised, the displaced, the hurting. If the Body of Christ does not ... who will??? So ....
to you who are in the midst of divorce or wondering which way to go: Run toward Jesus with all your might! Do what you must do for your situation, for your spiritual, physical, and emotional health and that of your children. Do not look back! (coz when you look back, your eyes are no longer on Jesus!) Run for your life ... for FREEDOM! for JESUS! If you are not sure, wait, pray ... you may write me if you wish and I will certainly pray with you.
to fellow believers: I urge you by the blood of Jesus shed for the remission of ALL sin, that you surround these and ALL wounded ones with the love of Jesus to bring healing and restoration and put away judgement and condemnation. Let God be God (He is better at it, after all), and let's be the heart of our ever compassionate Father.
