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Post by Eric W. on Oct 5, 2016 20:24:25 GMT -5
Our anniversary is Friday. I have been nervous about it for a while. This is the first anniversary since the divorce paperwork was finalized. I am believing in my stand and have faith, that I am standing as God has called me, and that he will rebuild my marriage. I am nervous about how she is going to take it. I have a something for both my wife and stepdaughter, that I plan to give to them Friday morning before going to work. It is supposed to be a weekend her biological father gets her after school, and as of yesterday they were saying Hurricane Matthew was supposed to be offshore in North Carolina sometime Friday as well.
I am asking for prayer, that God guide my steps, calm my hands, and speak through me.
I hope you, all are having a blessed week.
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Post by tkk2 on Oct 6, 2016 5:12:00 GMT -5
Eric, good for you for your thoughtful gifts. Do unto others...beautiful! Even if she rejects it, it will be on her heart forever that your love was there all along!
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Post by Sharon on Oct 6, 2016 7:28:26 GMT -5
Lord please put a peace that passes understanding over Eric that he could step out in faith and do things that look foolish to the world because he has a deep faith in you and use it all for your glory.
Eric I will be praying brother. God will NOT disappoint!
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Post by Eric W. on Oct 7, 2016 6:29:53 GMT -5
I went by this morning before work. It was raining and dark. I texted her asking them to come to the front door. No response. I called her cell. No response. I called the house number. The answering machine picked up. I left a message and she texted me back as I was hanging up. They came to the door, and it was like two scared children.
I handed them both a gift bag, and I had made home made rice Krispie treats (my wife's favorite). She sat them down on the stairs inside the door. It was like she didn't know what to say or do. And my stepdaughter hugged right up beside her leg like she was scared of me. They didn't even open the gift bags. I didn't really know what to say, that I hadn't said in the card I got each of them and I knew she was getting ready for work. So I told them both bye and that I loved them.
As I am driving to work afterward, maybe 2 minutes after I left. She texts me and thanks me for the gifts and rice Krispies and says that she doesn't know what to say except "I'm sorry." I replied for her not to be, that God was going to restore us. That I don't know when, or how, but that I know he will. No response back.
It was awkward and nervous standing on the front porch, rain falling around me. I am not a social outgoing person in the first place. There is a reason I deal with IT, I guess. I got in the car and started driving to work with this downcast feeling this gloom and her text just added to it. But once I sent her my response that God was going to rebuild us, peace has slowly come back to me. It is just too early for his timing yet. I wanted to wrap them both in a hug and give them a kiss, but I couldn't. That hurts, but I am trusting and believing.
Thank you all for the prayers and kind words. Bless you all.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 7, 2016 11:08:03 GMT -5
I know it seems like a wasted gesture now, but I am sure this is going to swirl in her mind for a long time. One day when you are restored, she will refer back to this day as something meaningful. God intended this day for His glory.
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Post by Adrienne on Oct 7, 2016 12:14:03 GMT -5
Thanks for letting us know how it went this morning, Eric! You're in my thoughts and prayers today, brother.
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