Thursday, December 8, 2011

The end is near

I've done a lot of praying and consulting with friends over the past month and I think it just comes down to the fact that I don't think I can marry J without hope that he would ever convert.  And I don't see how he would get to that place if he doesn't even try to grow in his own faith besides going to service once a week.  Also this summer he even seemed hesitant about always going to church with me and the kids every week...especially when it came time for high school.  I feel I would be pressuring him to do things like that.  I think I would try to gently prod him...and eventually it would seem like nagging as it has in the past.  I don't feel as torn anymore.  It is just the feeling that I will really miss my best friend....and disappointment because he was so close to perfect.  It makes me worry that I am so picky that I won't ever find anyone and that I'll be alone forever.  <sigh>  Someday I'll be happier on this blog!  I keep asking God to let me keep him longer.  Like today....here I am praying for a snow storm strong enough that I don't have to go there tonight and break up with him.  Funny enough...that seems to be happening. 

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  1. Sigh, so sorry for this painful time. :( As one who said goodbye to several wonderful men who were not a good fit on the religion front (Christians but not Catholic), I know that pain and also that sense of certainty that it can't be. It's amazing how we can cross over those religious differences to form a great friendship, and yet marriage and family life brings kids into the equation as well as challenges most friendships don't have to face. Praying you find peace and comfort and continued guidance! And also, praying that one day you'll be able to look back and know the wait and the pain was worth it.

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