oswald,
Gee whiz....I have a HUGE lump in my throat today. Thank you for letting me know that I touched you by my post. I guess my time here is helpful for some, and that means alot!
I am profoundly touched by the written chronicles of your struggles of the past 2 years. As humans, we get up each and every day and have no idea what life has in store for us. Here are some of the most important things I have learned through all of this:
- No one knows or can predict the future
- Since we have no guarantees in life, each person needs to truly feel a strong sense of self-worth and self-love, for without these 2, we open ourselves to the fear and doubt that turn us into cowards instead of Victors
- Facing extremely troubling and hurtful times help us to build-up our personal stores of courage and strength, and allow us the opportunity to become the grateful people we often forget to be.
- Everyone needs to experience more gratitude. Despite our problems, each of us have a life filled with an abundance of blessings and people who love and care about us. It is humbling to be grateful daily for all of our blessings, when we really SEE and acknowledge them.
- Since it is a given that the future is an unknown for each us, we owe it to ourselves to cherish TODAY. Trust in your own ability to face whatever challenges you may encounter later on. Believe that you are worthy and deserving of love and happiness. Have faith in God to trust that He has a plan for our lives. We control our actions, but I believe that God's plan controls our destiny.
- Life is worth living and each of us needs to live a worthy life.
God bless you, oswald, for opening your heart to love, trust and forgiveness toward your wife. Likewise, God bless your W for her repenitent heart. Your marriage is growing anew in a richer and deeper way, because you have both chosen each other again, despite some extremely hurtful circumstances. I hope you will both continue to be grateful for the love you have for one another and for your second chance at happiness as an intact family.
Wishing you both continued happiness and conviction of love,
RMA
