by Stephanie (Canada)
They had been married so long! They had three children and at that time, 21 grandchildren. It had been hard between them forever, but seemed to get
worse every year. My mom mocked me for being distressed past six weeks – she said “You knew this was coming”. Well, yes and no. I know they both
complained nonstop, but it had been four decades of marriage. And they both claim to be Christian. And so many little grandchildren had prayed
two years before, and they had stepped back from the precipice.
What i find bizarre is that so many Christians denounce gay marriage, but still will divorce. If gay people are not Christian, why should we care if
they contravene our religious laws? But when Christian people divorce, they are destroying something that God says symbolizes His union with the
church. They know better. They could have chosen to work it out, to get help, to go see a counsellor. Now, Christmas is almost here and i used
to love it – it was a time to focus on my own little brood. Now it’s been destroyed and i dread it. The divorce destroyed my bond with all my family
members – i feel like there is no joy in any of those relationships now – it’s all been tainted. There’s only obligation. It’s just as soul sucking
at listening to them bicker and fight in front of their grandchildren, and it will never end.