Having been with Rande since I was 16 years old...married for 23 years, two kids and now two grandchildren...never did I think I would find myself where I will be this morning: in a courtroom with lawyers and a judge...facing my husband for the first time since he left back in December.
My husband has filed for divorce and today will be the first of who knows how many hearings. I am nervous. I am scared. I cannot believe this is my life.
But God...He IS indeed faithful and I know He goes with me. I am clinging to Him today and for all my tomorrows. I have to...because there is so much I don't understand.
I am grateful to have the loving support of my precious family, friends and church family. Ashleigh and her family have been here all week. The Lord graciously worked it out that John just 'happened' to have a class out here this week. Perfect timing or what?! : ) So John is going with me this morning to the court hearing.
Ashleigh just read to me from Ephesians 3 and I couldn't help but think what an awesome blessing it was to have my daughter comfort me with God's word. I don't know what I'd do without the love and support of my children right now. They both are amazing.
Thank you all so very much for your continued prayers on behalf of my husband, me and my family. Your love and support is appreciated more than you know.
Blessings to you...
Friday, February 27, 2009
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I am praying!!! I know the Lord is with you but even as I know that is true I still felt tears welling in my eyes as I read your post. I wish I has something more profound to say. But I can honestly tell you I am praying for you and your family!!
Ginger~
Praying for all of you...
I'll be praying for you all day today. May He be your strength.
Dear Mishel....
I too am at a loss for words. I'm just in shock that this is all going on. Just know that you have so many who love you (and Rande,Zach, Ashleigh, John, Troy & Merritt) and are praying for all of you. Rande has fallen prey to Satan's hand and we cannot forget to pray for Rande's eyes to be opened and for the TRUTH to prevail. But for you I pray for comfort and for you to have confidence that God is with you & has never left your side.
I look forward to seeing you this week.
Blessings, prayers and love...
Cathy
May HIS presence overwhelm the courtroom...
Praying right now for you, Mishel. May you continue to tell of His blessings. When you have a moment read 1 Peter 1.
I've never posted here before, but I've been reading for several months. Just wanted you to know I am praying. May our heavenly Father wrap you in His loving arms and shelter you through this terrible storm.
Love in Christ,
Silvana
Mishel - I'm so very glad John and Ashleigh are there with you and Zach and most especially that John will be beside you in the courtroom. You are so very often on my heart - you and your precious family. Praying, dear friend ... praying.
Hello Mishel
I read of you from a twitter post by your daughter. I will be praying for you. I divorced at the age of 53, and felt lost for a year or more, but your faith will guide you. It WILL be all right.
Karen
Praying that the spirit of the Lord is felt greatly today.
Praying for you!
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand!"
I just wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you.
Emily
So much prayer is being lifted, dear Mishel. The doors of heaven are being pounded and cries lifted heavenward. <><
((((((((tender embrace))))))))
Praying for you....
Mishel,
Your in our prayers.We pray that there will be a big miracle in the courtroom.What a hard thing to face.
Hugs..
Jenny Sherwood
Mishel,
I am so thankful how our Lord works in mysterious ways. John and Ashleigh being with you this week is such a blessing. I saw Zach today at Walmart, what a handsome young man he is turning out to be. I hope one day I will see you, it has been so long. So I could just hug you. I remember having conversations with you about my life and yours in the nursery, you always made me feel uplifted and wonderful by the end of our conversations. I wish I had been there for you more. Please forgive me. My prayers are with you and the kids. Most of all for your husband, I am having a hard time understanding the whole situation. What a wonderful family, for someone to just up and leave them baffels me, and has stripped me of all of my securities.
Lots of hugs,
lynda
Praying that you will feel your heavenly Father's presence with you in that courtroom today. ((Hugs))
Praying for you today, Mishel! It's so hard to understand, but I also know that the Lord will be with you to uphold you. Glad to know that John and Ashleigh are with you this week!
My dear friend...I am praying and will continue to pray..you have raised great kids, Mishel...and you have a heavenly Father that KNOWS all the details... I hurt for you and the heartache....you are loved by so many...it is Rande's loss and someday he will see his wrong doing...
Deby
MIshel, I'm thinking and praying for you.
Praise the Lord that John was able to be free and go with you and be by your side.
Dear Mishel, God knows and understands. praying!! love you, connie
Father, do a work in Rande's heart and remove the blinders from his eyes. Bring him to a place of submission before You, dear Lord. Restore what the locusts are eating. <><
Praying...
jAne
I've been praying, I'm crying for you . . . e-mail me when you can. I love you and I'm so so so sorry about all of this.
I pray the Lord filled you and surrounded you with His peace this morning, Mishel. I can't even begin to imagine all you are going through. I am grateful along with you for the support you have of family, friends, & church there. I ask the Lord to continually envelope you in HIS arms.
And that a miracle be done in Rande's heart.
Love & hugs~
Mishel,
I haven't been out in bloggy land for a month or two. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying. (((HUGS)))
You, your husband and your family are lifted up in prayer every day. I wish I went online yesterday and saw this. But maybe I didn't have to, since you were in my heart all day, and now I know why.
Bless your precious daughter, and son. God is faithful and merciful. May they always bless you with HIS goodness. Always.
I am praying and haven't stopped. May you feel the loving arms of Jesus around you as you go through this trial. I love you Mishel! I pray the Lord's presence was in that courtroom in a mighty way and the judge could see the whole picture. Take care, Dear!
I'm praying for you ...
*Hug!*
just tip-toe'ing in to say once again that i'm praying...ever so much. <><
Praying from New Zealand....may the LORD be with you.
So much to say, not enough room. You and your family are in our prayers, at home and church. There is so much that I would like to say--outside of being a christian and a Pastor's wife, they would not be helpful--knowing that the Lord is all we need, and His love is enough. Elisabeth is doing school work now, which requires her to memorize verses..one we are working on, that is simple but SO TRUE is "What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee." Ps. 56:3 We love you friend. Hugs from miles away.
Praying for you, just so you know. I don't say this to people out of formality. If I say I am praying for you! I really am! Just cling to the Lord during this time He will offer you the Solace you need during this difficult time. You are BLESSED to have a church family that loves you. (on a personal note) I just left my church because they shunned someone just because they were getting a divorce. Such a shame! It is during the difficult times that we need our church family the most! I just could not bare to invite someone to such an unloving place. You are so BLESSED to be surrounded by loving people cling to your loved ones and know I am praying for you!
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