Really? You want a review of THAT?
Let's not and say we did, k?
In brief, and for the record, I tried and prayed and worked and prayed, but in July I kicked my husband out of the house. It is comforting for me to know that I did everything I could, but in the end, I had to save my kids and myself. I can do hard things.
I'm sure I'll rehash some of that at a later date and possibly with a licensed therapist. Today I want to move on.
So we're moving to a new house February 1. Although I would've liked to stay in this house for the kids' sake, it was not to be, and it will be good to have a new start and a new place that is really mine. We're staying in the ward, so the kids are relieved and somewhat placated.
Here is my question today: I have a beautiful etched mirror hanging in my home that reads "Families are Forever." Do I re-hang that in the new house? It is certainly a true principle, but could it also be a painful reminder that not all of our family is forever? I have made sure my children understand that WE are still forever, the kids and I. However, not only are we now civilly divorced, he has chosen to have his name removed from the records of the church and renounced his belief in LDS doctrine. He has rejected his baptism and temple covenants.
Honestly, do I hang the mirror? I'm certainly going to hang up our temple pictures, and the other warm & fuzzy stuff that we find inspirational and comforting, but this...I'm not sure.
