I am as blessed as anyone can be; my wife loves me, even if she doesn't know who I am. And of course my son loves me as well. But before they came into my life, I was married to another; my childhood sweetheart. She was eleven and I was almost fourteen when we met. After a long arduous struggle, we separated and divorced. I count my own behavior the reason for my failure to bless her and hold her dear.

In the past month, I have been able to re-establish a relationship of sorts through face book. This note found its way to me today. After nearly twenty-nine years, I find peace through reconciliation. The note is edited:

Subject: Reconnecting
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I was very touched by your reply on Christmas Eve. You really shouldn't feel such a heavy burden for what happened years ago - I was just as much to blame for the end of our marriage. I accept your apology, and please accept my apology in return.

If you would like to contact me directly, my work e-mail address is:

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I always have my work e-mail open during the day.

Yours in Christ,
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How special and blessed is that? I've been at peace for years in so many ways, but I was unable to find release until now regarding our marriage. She was my first love, and I will always love her, even as God has blessed me with my wife and son. The old saying, "count your blessings...name them one by one...and you will see what the Lord has done."

Andrea