Making Mistakes

I was at Trunk or Treat Sunday night at Brad and Whitney's church. I was visiting with an older woman who is the mother of one of their friends. She isn't much older than me....I don't think! She told me that her and her husband really think a lot of Brad. She said that they were very impressed with him and appreciated his up bringing. She said that she could tell that he was raised well. I thanked her and told her I appreciated her comments. I told her that I was pretty proud of him too and that he turned out good in spite of the mistakes we made.

I don't know if she knows about mine and Sonny's marriage (my ex-husband). I know that they know we are divorced though. After we finished talking, I began to think about Brad and how things were when he was growing up. I made a lot of mistakes that I can't go back and change. In spite of the mistakes, Brad must have listened more to the good parts than to the bad. HAHAHA!!

This is sort of weird for me to write but part of having a blog is to be able to express myself and my feelings....so here goes. I was married to Brad's dad for 27 years. Some good years and some not good years.....as with all marriages. Bad choices were made and our marriage ended. Looking back I have realized.....through lots of counseling......that I made mistakes and that things change. Not going to get into that...life goes on and I am head over heels in love with Ken....a blessing from God. (That story is for another blog entry.....stay tuned)

I am thankful to Sonny for the 27 years of marriage....I am the woman I am today because of my life with him. Out of our marriage came Brad and Tara. True blessings from God and I love them so much. Not only did I receive great kids but I have three of the most wonderful "Angel Babies" that this Granny could ask for!! God blesses even when we make mistakes!!

After my conversation the other night, I have realized that Sonny and I must have done somethings right. We have two of the most wonderful children!! EVER!!! They are strong, sensitive, loyal, honest, hard-working, loving, responsible, God fearing people. Yes I am a little prejudice!! Well they are seriously the best!! I thank God for them daily and for the opportunity to be their mom!

Yes people make mistakes, bad choices. Part of being human and part of God's plan in giving us free-wills to make those choices and to discern right from wrong. God's people have been making mistakes for years. I think of David in the Bible. He made plenty of mistakes and bad choices but God forgave him. He learned from his mistakes and he grew in his faith. He will forever be know as a "man after God's own heart,".

I can only hope that I have learned from my mistakes.....sought God's forgiveness.....and have become a better person, stronger in faith because of these mistakes. One of my greatest blessings is to have the love of God and His continual forgiveness.

I am positive that I will continue making mistakes.....learning from these mistakes.....and growing into the faithful woman that God wants me to be. I am thankful that God loves me and gives me plenty of "do-overs".

From my corner of the world......thanking God for his unending grace and mercy!