My first husband, James, was tragically killed by a drunk driver just 5 years into our marriage. I was suddenly a young widow, and single mom to our 2 year old daughter. James had led me to the Lord shortly after we married, and I am thankful I knew God was there to help me. My friends and family tried to, but no one understood what I was feeling.
As you know, grief can be a very lonely journey.
With God’s help, my heart recovered, and I happily married Wayne, and had another little girl. Sadly, 23 years later, Wayne took his own life. Again, my heart felt that all too familiar pain of grief. I struggled with knowing my loving God had allowed these losses in my life, but trusted He would help me through.
As a Christian I know there is always Hope. Hope is mentioned in the Bible many many times. I clung to that, and to the peace that only God can give. He carried me during those very painful times, and my faith did grow stronger because of them. I do not just believe in God, but I KNOW God.
Over the next 5 years, He again restored my heart, and then sent a precious man named Chris Self into my life. We were married last year. I am a blessed woman, and proof that God can do anything with our heart. We only have to give it to Him.
Now, my life’s purpose is to encourage people. I understand every fiber of the pain they are feeling, because I have felt it. I want to share the hope we have through Christ.