She moved out...now the work begins...Part 4

[SBJ]

Gordie, thanks for stopping by. The funny thing about all of our situations is that they are all very similar. Most of us are in it to win it, but our MLC'r has to figure out what is the priority in their lives.

I was directed to read the story of the prodigal son this morning (Luke 15:11-32)...and it is funny how easily we can replace the word son with spouse. They are wanting to take their share and go out into the world. They want to do the things that they think will fulfill their lives...because they feel that something is missing or that there is something more important for them to do in life. At times I feel like that father...sitting by the window and praying that she is alright and finding the true meaning of all of this. I don't want to hurt, but I don't want her to hurt either. Maybe that is selfless love...I don't really know. What I do know, is that the only thing I can do thru all of this is rely on God to give me the strength and courage to battle thru this thing.

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.