In my life I’ve truly loved three men. My experience with all three ended in disappointment, but what I carried away from those situations is priceless.
- With the first, I gained 6 beautiful children. I came to fully grasp the power of choice and consequences, and through necessity became a confident business woman and bestselling author.
- With the second (whom I did not marry), God stripped away my pride and judgement. I honestly didn’t realize that I was judgmental (or a wee bit full of myself) until this relationship. The gift I took from it was humility and compassion for those who don’t always make the best choices.
- From the third, I am taking the gift of gratitude and deeper empathy and compassion for those who suffer. I’m also finally beginning to understand the delicate balance of challenge and support that comprises divine love.
For me, life hasn’t been the “picture perfect standard.” It’s been more like a series of imperfect situations, which I do believe, will eventually shape me into the woman God knows I can be. Somewhere within this crazy mixed-up process, the Master is creating a masterpiece.
This blog is my journey of starting over … again. In the last 5 years, I’ve ended 2 marriages, lost two homes, lost a multi-six figure business overnight and restarted my life three times. Hopefully the third time is the charm.
Today, I find myself back in the home I grew up in as a child, in the same bedroom I slept in as a teen, helping my 85-year-old father transition the loss of my mother (his wife of 52 years).
On this blog I’ll be sharing my adventures of healing my heart from the simultaneous loss of my mother and the rejection of my husband. As I start over again here, I hope you’ll join me and gain some encouragement, understanding and hope for your journey.
Marnie
