I havn't blogged the behind-the-scenes goings on of my extended bell-family stuff.. Most is non-blog-worthy.. As in private. Personal. Confidential. Shameful. Not-my-business.
But today's a day, the day, that I have chosen to lay tribute to the strength of one amazing chick.
My darling sister-in-law.. Who was my friend before we legally became related.. And is now one of my besties and human-saviours.. Married the man of her dreams this day - 2 years ago.
Today's FB status said.. A year ago he showered me with love while secretly loving someone else. And he's never wanted me back.
Today would be their second anniversary.
Almost a year ago she found out he was having an online affair. He became completely disinterested in her and shut her out of his life, even moving rooms. Not an ounce of repentance or even slight suggestions of being sorry.
Three months ago she found out he was still in the relationship. He denied it, but the evidence is clear.
She decided to leave.
I have watched this chick grow in herself and in her relationship with God over the past 7 years...
I have watched her hit bottom and bounce straight back up to Jesus...
I have watched her give up her dreams and smile and laugh afterwards...
I have watched her grow steadily all year...
I have watched her receive freedom and peace since moving out of her marriage home..
Even in a weakened state I see a woman of glory strengthened, strong, victorious.
I could write a lot about this one woman!! I have.
We don't know, if her husband will change and want her back..
We don't know if they will return as a married couple..
But what we do know, is that He loves her, and He has plans for her,.
I tried to do something special today, but the two red balloons, marking one for each year flew out of the car and off into the sky way before I even got the chance to give them to her.
She should be celebrating with her husband tonight, but instead she will have dessert with me.
She should have received a card from her husband, but instead received one from me.
She should have received a gift from her husband, but instead received one from me.
Vicky Pengelly Bell you make a difference in my life, Michaels life and each of our children's lives. You love us and bless us and shower us with gifts of many kinds.
You are a light and a joy. You are strong and sincere. You talk to strangers all over the place joyfully and pass that smile and joy to others.
You bring fun to my melancholy..
You are you. And I love you.
She's opened her blog for all to read, feel free to go over and check out her honesty, trials, triumphs and troubles.
http://www.begginer-blogger.blogspot.com.au
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