I heard from a few friends recently...
The news I received from them was not positive. In fact, it broke my heart.
One friend is going through a separation and not sure what the future holds for her/her family. Her husband has left the family unit and pursuing greener pastures (in his mind only).
One friend has chosen to end any chemo treatments and enjoy every day he has left here on Earth. He has been a dear friend for many years and my heart breaks for him as he makes this journey.
One friend's direct sales company is closing it's doors and she is in a panic because she doesn't know what to do next. She needs that direct sales commission to make ends meet. Her spouse is not supportive of direct sales and even though the commission checks have paid bills/bought groceries he thinks she is wasting time playing with make up and doesn't see the benefits that she does. My heart breaks for her because I know how hard it is to stick with a business when you don't have support at home.
I also know of several situations where the spouse does not support the wife's involvement in volunteer work or fundraising for a cause that she believes in.
The saddest situation is one I have also lived through:
When one person wants to attend church and their spouse, partner, parent, child, or friend discourages them from going to a church service or event.
Some people even have to deal with the extent where they are ridiculed and made fun of for attending church instead of staying home with the other person to attend to them or do something they want to do.
I have to tell you that in the first weeks of my relationship with David, I told him I went to church and he had zero issues with me attending church. Many times when David has to pull a 12 hour day, I will stop in and visit with my church family at Covenant Church. We had our wedding ceremony at First Presbyterian in Dickson and go there most of the time on Sunday's.
As far as I know attending a church service has not hurt anyone, in most cases, the lesson, prayer, & fellowship help them for the coming work-week. Please do not hold a friend or loved one back if they are attending a church service. Hurting people need all the positive input they can get.
Love each other, lift each other up and check on those you haven't heard from, make sure they are okay!
If you need help, the Domestic Violence hotline is 1-800-799-7233, be sure and pass it on!
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