c.m.k.l.a.

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Five initials – c.m.k.l.a. I was born to the first three – cathy (with a “C”), michele (with one “L” thank you!), kerr (that’s E-R, not A-R).

What to do with the last two? Divorce does not erase the realities brought forth by marriage. A decree does not nullify the experiences nor the memories – both fond and frightful. I feel I owe it to who I am to retain the last two. After all, without those two initials, I would be quite a different person. Those two would both technically fall into the “P” category of His will – permissive NOT perfect. Because of Grace, I learned about me, probably more than I ever wanted to know. Because of Mercy, I live.

I wish I could say with assurance that given the same circumstances again, I would make different choices. But I don’t really know that – do I? So, what to do with the last two?

​I believe I’ll teach, talk, and testify. I'll pray, preach, and pray some more. I'll listen and — with you — release the tears. 

Maybe you will make better choices.

          Perhaps you will do it differently.

                    Let us pray …