September is birthday month in our house. September 20th is my birthday. And today is my ex-husband’s birthday.
With today comes a melancholy fog that settles over our house. Three of the kids have written their father. I’m so extremely proud of them.
But a day that should be full of birthday celebration instead is a reminder of the fact that we are living a new normal now, that involves the absence of a father; an absence of a husband, due to sin and criminal justice.
It’s a strange world, this world of incarceration. Of having no idea how he is spending his day. No idea of what he is thinking. And really, no idea of what I am thinking, myself. It’s just so surreal. And heartbreaking.
My prayer today is that my crew will feel satisfied that they have taken the time to write their father. That their father will be encouraged by their letters. And my prayer will include thanksgiving that my God is a father to the fatherless and a provider for me and my crew. And thanksgiving for joy, which God continues to surprise me with, even on challenging days such as today.
I’m impressed with your children. Proud of you too!
Prayers from Hawaii too, Shelly. Glad you let the rest of us get a glimpse of these days so we can pray for you all….
Thank you so much Denise! I feel those prayers from Hawaii, very much so!
Thinking of you and your sweet children. Prayers are being sent up from our house for you and your entire family Shelly-Love to you all, Rachel and Dirk
Rachel–so good to hear from you! Thank you for your precious prayers, they are a huge gift to me and my crew. We love and miss you guys!