Separation and Divorce

This week we talked about divorce and step families. It was really interesting because Brother Williams wife came in to take questions because she has been divorced. She had two little boys when she and Brother Williams got married and their love story is so cute! You could tell she thought her first marriage was a complete fail, in fact she said she knew she shouldn't marry her first husband a few minutes before they got married but she was pressured into it and married him anyways. The question came up when she thought she should introduce her sons to Brother Williams. She said she knew when their relationship was going to go somewhere. I thought that was so sweet. She knew that this man was not going to leave her and was going to be a huge support to them. Once they got married they said it was a very very hard first two years with getting readjusted. Divorce is always a hard thing. Something interesting I learned was that when there is a divorce the children go to the mother because the father has to work and won't be there for the children. He also makes more money, generally, and he is better able to pay child support. Talking about all of the negatives of divorce makes me so sad and makes me want to work so hard at making my marriage a good solid one that will last for eternity. That being said, it is also a blessing to be divorced sometimes. My aunt got a divorce and it was the greatest blessing for her because her husband cheated on her and really did not treat her nice. She still has a hard time with him but loves not being attached to someone that she cannot stand. This is why it is so important to really get to know the person you are going to marry, you are stuck with them for eternity!