Anyway, it occurred to me in all this that I've never been an "ex" - except perhaps an ex-girlfriend to a few teenage boys that I dated but didn't commit myself to in any way, shape, or form. I'm not an ex-wife, or an ex-(insert your denomination or belief system). Sure, there are things I once was and am no longer, such as a child and a student, but those aren't states from which you can sever yourself (unless you drop out of school, I suppose). While my life as a child of divorce has not always felt stable, I'm beginning to realize that my life really has been stable, for which I am thankful.
In a GIANT leap in subject matter, below are the latest irises to open in our iris bed. I stroll by this long crescent every day, enjoying the fragrance and exquisite, intricate beauty of these regal flowers. Before we moved here, I didn't even know irises were scented!
That's it for now at . . .
5 comments:
As a woman who has survived thus far, domestic violence and stalking, I am eternally grateful that no man can force me to stay married to him. I understand what you are saying about marriage and what it is supposed to represent, but there are some damn good reasons for divorce, and in those cases, signature or no, the divorces need to be granted.
Boy you have been busy this week - I thought I was keeping up on your posts! Sorry to hear about Russell - can't wait to meet your sheep (or you either, for that matter) - I'm not an "ex" anything either - T.
Oh, and I'm really enjoying the pictures of the iris - what a nice bed that is - I can't remember - did you put it in or was it already there?
Dianna, I agree, there are certainly circumstances that warrant divorce, with or without both parties' consent.
Tina, a wonderful neighbor of ours gave us all those bulbs when he thinned his bed AND helped me plant them! I've bought two or three more bulbs from Schreiner's, but they haven't done as well as the freebies; go figure.
Biblically there *should* be no ex'es and I think that makes it all the more harsh for the one who finds themselves to be one. Your friend needs you.
As Sharon said, "Your friend needs you." Without friends that experience would be twice as difficult. The other life saver was counseling. Have been on the same side as she is, and please give her my best wishes.
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