you are officially divorced.

i want you to know that i am so proud of you.
i admire you and respect you.
i know you did everything you could to try and
work things out. in fact, you did more than anyone
i know. but the truth is, it doesnt matter how hard
you try, if the other person isnt willing to do the work,
then you have no choice but to continue on.

i know your greatest concern has always been, and will
always be, for your children. you are an incredible mother
and because of you, your children will learn, as you did,
how to make healthy decisions ~ as hard as they might be.

they will grow up knowing, should they ever
find themselves in a situation where their souls are not being
cared for, they will have choices and know how to use their voice.
and they will know you will be there to help just as your parents
have been there for you.

you are teaching them that even though things change, your love
will always remain, steady and strong and true. I cant think of a better
gift for any child to have.

i was there, as you were for me, on the day of your wedding,
and i am here, as you have been for me, through the finality
of the divorce.

life continues to renew itself.
and you are taking the first leap into your new
and beautiful adventure. you were meant to have an
incredible and lovely life, and it anxiously awaits you.
i know its been a hard road,
but now you have a new map in front of you.
and now is when you will truly start to experience
the healing and the peace you so deserve.

things are going to be okay...

big love to you and the kids.