I went to church yesterday and one of the ladies from my divorce group sat with me (not the one I previously mentioned). I haven't seen her since early December. We hugged and chatted before the service and afterwards she was in tears. Apparently, things are not going that well for her. Near the end of the group in December her hubby, who had recently walked out on her, was talking about reconciling. She told me he says he loves her but doesn't do any of the things that they talked about...I said "He probably does love you but just can't do what you need him to do" After the service she had tears streaming down her cheeks. I gave her a hug and asked her if she would like to chat more. She said she was going to talk to one of the Pastor's (they'd invited people to come up and talk after the service if they needed prayer or support). I told her that next week I'd be in the same seat and if she'd like to join me that would be great and if she'd like an ear to listen I'd find time. I've been divorced now for two years and separated for five before that. It hit me to see someone going through that same pain that I went through not that long ago. I felt sad. But, anyway, if she needs an ear then I'll listen and if she just wants a friend to sit with, I'm happy to have company. If not, that's cool. I don't think married people realize how hard it is sometimes to come to church and sit alone and watch all the families sitting together. But, it is what it is.
