The Wife's View

Just thought it might be nice to throw in my perspective. Bryan and I have been through a lot of changes over the past four months. As hard as it is to comprehend, most of the changes that we have experienced because of this "journey" have been amazing. Discipline is never pleasant, but when you choose obedience over rebellion, God's grace covers you with a blanket of forgiveness and mercy that can sustain you through every trial. Bryan and I are committed to walking a path of obedience from this point on, seeking His Will for both of us.

We are grateful and humbled by the grace that has been shown us by our families and pastors. As difficult as it has been to share the story (over and over and over again), it has also been such a joy to be able to count on your prayer support. Bryan often comments that we don't "deserve" such grace....but then, isn't that what "GRACE" is all about? Praise God we DON'T get what we deserve.

I'm not going to tell you that every moment of the past four months has been "victorious". I have had days that I have felt my heart would break in two. I'm not going to tell you that I'll never have another bad day....there are many of them coming...but I know, without a doubt, that I can count on the One who is my sustenance to keep me going.

Some of you may wonder at "the way I'm dealing with all this"...it may seem that I'm unfeeling or uncaring (or at least less than normal people)....that is DEFINITELY not the case! Bryan is the most important thing (apart from God) in my life and I have had a LOT of anxiety about our future. BUT...I have also had time to process and I have had so many opportunities to test God's faithfulness in my 56 years. He has NEVER failed me and I have every reason to believe that I can count on Him to be with me through this, too.

Well, since this is my first post, I don't know if it is too long, but if you know me at all, I don't think that I can make it any shorter!

Here's to a VICTORIOUS week, everyone!!
Jeannie