OKAY, FINE; NOW WHAT?

Saturday, March 07, 2009

In her book, Work in progress An Unfinished Woman"s Guide To Grace, Kristin Armstrong writes:"When we think about the grace we have in Christ, and how many times He has forgiven us, it is easier to extend that grace to someone else." She goes on to ask, "Once you have made the whopping, life-altering choice to forgive, then what?"

She said, "It was not easy for me to let go of my ex-husband, whom I now lovingly refer to as my wasband because "ex" sounds so mean and crossed-out.This cracks my kids up. When we were in the midst of our yuck in 2003, my life-long friend Peggy told me something I will never forget. She said, "You know, sweetheart, things seem rough right now, but this will pass. Let me tell you something: one day you will be sitting in church, side by side at Luke's First Communion, smiles on your faces, happy to be together. Mark my words." I wanted to mark her face at the moment, but guess what? On May 10, 2008, Luke made his First Communion. Lance and I were sitting side by side, smiling, Grace and Bella were on our laps. Our families were sitting together. Peggy, Luke's godmother, winked at me. I cried. Later that morning, ten beloved people were crowded around my kitchen table that seats four, eating lunch together."

(Lance Armstrong is known by cycling people around the world because he has won seven Tours de France. His exwife, Kristin is not as well known but she is loved and respected by many. Although her book was written mainly for women, I thorougly enjoyed it and learned a lot. I will be hosting a book giveaway for her book next week on my blog. Check back and sign up.)