| Message | Congratulations on the release of you latest novel, Lynn. May it be all that you hope for it to be.
Forgiveness and learning to trust again is a challenge I faced more than once in 28 years of marriage; however, I learned that you can forgive anything if you choose to do so. You can even choose to trust when your mind refuses to forget the reasons that trust was broken.
My husband wasn't perfect. Neither was I, but one decision made a big difference. We had made a vow before God. Even when we lived apart for a year and a half, I stayed in the small rural community my husband grew up in. To leave would have ended all hope of reconciliation.
We had many ups and downs, the worst being about 4 years ago. Because I learned to forgive and love my husband no matter what, God turned our marriage around. We both put more effort into our relationship with God and each other.
2007 and 2008 were our best years despite my husband's 10 year battle with a weak heart. I will never be sorry for letting go of my own hurts to forgive him. Now that he has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, I can look back without regret and remember those good times that far outweigh the bad.
I pray your book will be a blessing and encouragement to people who are struggling with the issue of forgiveness.
Cathy |