Marital Status

[Ann Doupont]

When I talked with the social security department, I told them I wasn't sure what my marital status was.

I was divorced probably 40 years ago. He remarried and they had children together who are now grown.

Then, about 3 years ago, he passed away. I was told that I'm a widow. That felt odd, but I suppose it's correct.

So, I'm single. I'm divorced, and I'm also widowed. That's really confusing, but I guess so has my life been, confusing.

I'm wondering if there are any other divorced/widowed people in here.

Ann

 

[JeanR]

I have never been divorced, but I had an interesting conversation with my lawyer who is drawing up my new will. She has never drawn a will for a widow who was only married once and whose spouse was only married once and whose children were from that one single marriage. Interesting!

 

[Ann Doupont]

Wow, Jean. That's awful!

I see so many Christians who have been married and divorced several times. I wonder if they ever meant it when they said their vows, "till death do we part."

I was only 16 when I married John and there was no love between us. We were young and foolish.

Saved at 34, I've never remarried...at least, not yet. If I do get married again, it will be until death do we part.

Everyone's story is different than one another's. With my having been through so many different things, I've had a hard time anywhere (widows or divorced or both).

Thank you for your response. I was wondering whether anyone would reply.

God bless you and Merry Christmas!!

Love,

Ann