C at one point last night asked me why I wanted to stay with someone that is abusive. I said because I have "hope" that things will change. He asked where I got that "hope" from and I quoted my favorite scripture:
Romans 5:3
We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us.
What I WANTED to say (but couldn't, because my H didn't know I saw him on my own while H was gone) was I also have HOPE becaus the FIREPLACE that YOU told me to GET RID OF is gone, and it was a HUGE positive!! He has been letting me do other projects!! I have HOPE because of this!
My sis-in-law says I should call him and let him know. Maybe if he knew what a huge step forward I've had he would feel differently.
