Friends,
((((HUGS)))) and a big MAHALO (thank you) to all who uplifted our family in prayer! My sister was very uneasy about her day in court. Her case held a lot of what-ifs. She called afterward and said she was comforted by all of the prayers. God very much protected her! Let me explain.
Many divorce cases in Calfornia end in settlements and most do not go to trial. This was not the case for my sister. Her sticky case had reached an impass. She and her attorney prepared for a trial on Friday. The judge attempted an absolutely miraculous and unexpected last ditch effort for settlement, and it materialized! The judge ruled harshly in favor of my sister, beyond anyone's expectation. (She and her now ex-husband are both attorneys, and each were represented by an attorney, and they were all surprised.)
This was not a happy day in court. It was grievous. As a formality, the judge called both her and her ex-husband forward and asked if there was anything more that could be done to save this marriage. My sister doesn't remember saying no, but knows that she must have said it. She remembers just sobbing. She had "gone to the mattresses," as they say in boxing, for this marriage. He cried, too. They were both broken, even though she had every right to divorce him. She told me she felt like someone had died. But life goes on...
This weekend she has known tremendous relief, motivation, and good spirits. Have I told you she has an A.W.E.S.O.M.E. job offer?!? Ok, I know I have! It is less money, more perks, and more time with her son. It is just so A.W.E.S.O.M.E. I am not allowed to blog about it. But be happy for her!!!
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I'm glad that this part of her new journey is over for your sister. Now she can do the hard work of rebuilding her life. More time with her son would be a fabulous benefit in a new job, and a lot more important than money in the long run. As she well knows, 'everything comes together for good . . .'
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ReplyDeleteWow it's so good to see someone else from Hawaii lol. I was getting pretty lonely here at BATW being the only one for a while.
I wanted to drop by and introduce myself and say welcome. Now I'm going back to read more of your blog..
my heart is so sad for that day but Joy does come again...and what a way to begin with a FAB new job. I'll rejoice with you and her in that and continue to remember her in prayer! love you!
ReplyDeleteIt does feel like someone has died when you go through a divorce.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear your update! I have not even posted just stalked over here to see if there was any news. MY heart goes out to HER and your whole family. Beginning again is very hard though and it will take time and the LOVE and SUPPORT of many. I know she HAS that with THE FARMERS! She can add me to HER list tooo! MY prayers are sent for HER!
I'm glad that you sister made it through Friday. I'm sure it was terrible for her but now she can start to heal. The new job sounds like just what she needs to begin her new life.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your sis. We'll pray for her and your fam. Praise God for the new opportunity!
ReplyDeleteNow she can put all that behind her and start fresh. I know that is a burden taken off her heart. God will take care of her. I was a single mom for 8 years. I have been through the starting over and learning about myself and my strenth during those years.
ReplyDeleteI am continually sending positive thoughts and prayers your sister's way!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that part is over and that she can start moving forward now, the new job sounds like a great opportunity for both her and her son.
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