Weddings and Divorces.

Today is Jessica's and my second wedding anniversary.  As I was driving home to pick up a card for my wife, I was alerted by the radio that today is also National Divorce Day, although I have not been able to verify this claim.  Regardless, I listened to several callers talk with a divorce specialist about why they wanted a divorce.  One woman was cheated on by her husband, but still loved him dearly.  He loved her with "98%" of his heart.  On the other end of the spectrum, another woman, as far as I could tell, just didn't want to be married anymore (and she seemed pretty nonchalant about the whole thing).  She guessed that maybe her husband knew this,  but she hadn't bothered to tell him yet.

These two cases angered and saddened me, especially today.  When I stood at the altar of the church two years ago, I made a commitment before our God, our families and our friends to my wife that I would honor, respect and love her forever.  Though I am not perfect, that is what I attempt to do every day.  It angers and saddens me to see people tearing down what I am attempting to build up.  I understand that there are certainly times when one should pursue a divorce (even Jesus said as much), but that doesn't mean it is any less damaging to its participants.  I also understand that being divorced doesn't make one a bad person, but it does make one a hurt person.

Well, my wife just got home from work, so I must end this post.  And honey, I'm looking forward to at least 58 more years!