My New LBS Reality

[irishblessings]

Do you ever have those moments when you realize that God works in mysterious ways? Today was one of those days.

I had been delaying contacting one of my H's roommates and one of my good friends from college. We had just reconnected with him in February and he had just gone through several years of a horrific divorce. His wife left him and 3 children - devastating. H had asked me a few weeks ago if I had contacted him and I said no. He had said he was getting ready to contact our friends - his roommates. So, today I email one of these men - and find out that TODAY in the morning H had sent the message about the marriage!!! He told them that he had moved out in June and it didn't look like he was moving back.

So...this friend emails me back and immediately talks about how divorce is NEVER the answer - it's devastation to families, etc. He says "IB - his detachment from the kids indicates much more going on then just the marriage" - He says that he had just completed a course in Catholic Leadership and that he was calling H tomorrow and coming down to see him next week. I told him that I was so appreciative because H needed friends - and I needed to hear from someone who had been through this. His message was such a blessing!!! He said take care of yourself - surround yourself with good people - preferably peers who know what you are going through. If people have differing opinions about your standing - remind them that they are not in your shoes and do not have the vantage point of the whole picture.

God is good!