Praise report!!

[Manna]

As some of you know, my husband left me at the beginning of the year. I haven't heard a word from him since he left.

Yesterday, I felt led to call his mother (we never got along in the first place), and we had a very positive discussion, during which I was able to witness to her (any seeds planted are miricles!). After that, I spoke to my ex-husband. He has never seen our child and did not know when she was born. We talked for hours; I told him all about our daughter, and he is coming to visit the both of us tomorrow (Friday). The chat went very well, all was positive, and I was able to share with him how God led me to being able to forgive him for everything (on top of leaving us, he was also a very abusive person). During the talk there were small references to the idea of a possible reconciliation. I have been so excited ever since!

I do not know what God has in store. I don't know what's going to happen after the visit tomorrow. The perfect end to all of this mess would be to put our little family of 3 back together. However, no matter what the outcome of all of this is, I'm excited, because God's moving, and where He is, I want to be!

I just wanted to share this with people who would understand my point of view! Please keep our family in your prayers! We need them!

Anna

 

[tonya]

That is so great Manna!!

 

[Manna]

Thank you! =)

 

[seekfirst]

As some of you know, my husband left me at the beginning of the year and we were divorced this summer. I haven't heard a word from him since he left.

Yesterday, I felt led to call his mother (we never got along in the first place), and we had a very positive discussion, during which I was able to witness to her (any seeds planted are miricles!). After that, I spoke to my ex-husband. He has never seen our child and did not know when she was born. We talked for hours; I told him all about our daughter, and he is coming to visit the both of us tomorrow (Friday). The chat went very well, all was positive, and I was able to share with him how God led me to being able to forgive him for everything (on top of leaving us, he was also a very abusive person). During the talk there were small references to the idea of a possible reconciliation. I have been so excited ever since!

I do not know what God has in store. I don't know what's going to happen after the visit tomorrow. The perfect end to all of this mess would be to put our little family of 3 back together. However, no matter what the outcome of all of this is, I'm excited, because God's moving, and where He is, I want to be!

I just wanted to share this with people who would understand my point of view! Please keep our family in your prayers! We need them!

Anna

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! Just take it one day at a time...big (((hugs)))!!! I will pray for you and your ex!!

 

[Manna]

Thank you! All prayers are appreciated! And it seems that I can't do anything but take one MOMENT at a time! lol

 

[bkg]

This is a great testimony to the fact that God can, and WILL, work in a persons/couples life for restoration. I'm so grateful for all that He is doing in your life Manna - it gives comfort, peace and encouragement to know that He is working towards restoration every single day. Praise God!

 

[mghalpern]

This is a great testimony to the fact that God can, and WILL, work in a persons/couples life for restoration. I'm so grateful for all that He is doing in your life Manna - it gives comfort, peace and encouragement to know that He is working towards restoration every single day. Praise God!

bkg... (You sure save me a lot of typing bro). Amen to what you said...Michael

 

[Manna]

Thanks for your support, everyone! He should be here in about 4 hours, and we'll see how it goes from there!

 

[tonya]

Yo Manna...let us know about the day!!!

 

[GIGATT247]

Manna

God is a God of resoration. He always wanted you, your husband and daughter to be together. Keep yielding to the Holy Spirit and let God work no matter what the devil brings.

 

[Manna]

Thanks for all of your prayers and thoughts. They were felt! The visit was a positive one. It was wonderful to see our family of three together at last.

However, today I'm pretty discouraged. There are so many obstacles standing in the way of my family being put back together. Anyone who knows me knows that I don't go down without a fight, so I'm still fighting....but I still feel as if I'm fighting a losing battle. I'm not going to stop, but man....it's hard. And it seems like 85% of the time I'm fighting for both of us. It's tiring!

I'd appreciate any advice or thoughts, and especially prayers!!

Thanks guys!
Anna

 

[rainyday]

I will pray that God grants you this reconciliation you want and desire. I truly believe that with God all things are possible and He can change other's hearts. I will pray He has blessed you with this.

 

[tonya]

Manna

God is a God of resoration. He always wanted you, your husband and daughter to be together. Keep yielding to the Holy Spirit and let God work no matter what the devil brings.

Because satan does not want this and he will do everything to rip ya'll apart...BUT God is great, love, and does the impossible

 

[tonya]

Manna
Keep us updated!!!

 

[Manna]

Hey guys...sorry it's been so long since I've been in here. Our corner of the world over here has been in chaos!

I appreciate all of your prayers so very much...but I need some new ones now. Yes, my husband..ex husband..came down the last weekend in Oct, met our daughter, and stayed the weekend. It was a wonderful time. There was MUCH talk of reconciliation, and it was such a blessing to have our entire family put together for even a weekend. He eventually left, but stayed in close contact over the phone.

Well, then about a week after that he pulled his dr jekyll/mr hyde game and started throwing out the verbal attacks...again. We're talking on the phone and out of nowhere he's calling me all sorts of names that I am not EVEN about to repeat on this site! I took a BIG step back at that point. While putting our family back together was a huge priority, I wasn't just going to waltz back into an abusive relationship, especially since it would mean putting my daughter in the middle of it as well.

We didn't speak for a few days, and then when we did, things were strange, although I couldn't place why.

Well, on Monday November 8th, I called him looking for his father's mailing address to send pictures of my daughter. We were making small talk and since he'd had a cold, I asked him how he was feeling. His response was "Why does it matter?" After further questioning, he told me that he had a gun and was planning on taking his own life within the next two hours. I panicked, of course, but didn't allow him to see that. I reminded him of how much I love him (those of you going through divorces and separation know that circumstances do not take away your love for your spouse) and that all was forgiven (had been telling him that every single time he would speak to me). However, it seemed that his mind was made up. He lives close to his mother and stepdad, so I got off the phone with him and called his mother, then called his stepfather and had him call the police. I then called his dad that lives a few states away and told him to call his son and calm him down.

It didn't make a difference. In a little over an hour from our conversation, my husband took his own life.

This has been such a difficult couple of weeks. Very emotional, very heartbreaking. Please, please pray with me for his side of the family. I don't know a one of them that is a believer. I have witnessed to them as much as possible through this whole ordeal, but their hearts are rather hard.

This is extremely hard for me and my family as well. However, we do not mourn as those who have no hope. My heart is broken because of what my husband did. At many times, I'm angry with him for doing something so selfish. But it was par for the course. He was a very messed up individual. He received brain damage years ago, and since then was addicted to narcotics. It went downhill fast. During these last few months, he was not in his right mind at all. I'm not excusing anything he did. I don't believe anyone but him is to blame for this entire tragedy. He made his choices. I have forgiven him, but I am having to remind myself of that many times. The night that this all happened, I went back and forth between uncontrollable grief and numbness. In one moment of numbness, my Bible was placed in my hands. God led me to Psalm 69, and while that was exactly where I needed to go for the night, one verse of it has stayed with me for the past two weeks. In it, David says "I am called to restore what I did not steal." (or something along those lines...not sure of word-for-word) That's very much how I feel. My husband made some horrible choices in his life, and the rest of MY life is going to be spent picking up the pieces with our daughter. I love him, and I forgive him, but I'm going to have to remind myself that I've forgiven him MANY times...especially when she gets old enough to ask questions. I just thank God that she's still way too young to have any idea of what's going on (only 5 months old).

Thank you in advance for your prayers. Again, i'm sorry I have not been on here before now, but I'm sure you can understand.

Anna

 

[Agape4u]

Manna, I'm praying for you and your daughter as well as for his family. Hang in there. Our Father will see you through this!!!

 

[mghalpern]

Anna... I am so sorry for the loss of your (ex)husband. I am praying for you and your daughter and his family. May you stay close to the Lord and take good care of your precious baby girl. Father God will give you the words to share with your daughter when the time comes. God bless you and comfort you during this season...Michael

 

[heartnsoul]

Anna, I am very sorry to hear what happened. I pray that God will comfort you and your daughter and your ex's family during this difficult time. I'm glad that at least you had the opportunity to express your love and forgiveness to your ex before he died. I trust that God will be there for you every step of the way as you heal from this tragedy and move on with your life. Things happen in life and sometimes we don't understand why. But one thing for sure, I know God love us and will never leave us. May God surround you with His love and blessings.

 

[Manna]

Thank you, everyone. I appreciate all of the prayers for our family. God is good, and He's been amazing through this whole ordeal. My biggest prayer now is that my inlaws will come to know Christ. I'm not sure how a person survives something like this without a relationship with Jesus. I covet your prayers for their salvations!

 

[seekfirst]

Thank you, everyone. I appreciate all of the prayers for our family. God is good, and He's been amazing through this whole ordeal. My biggest prayer now is that my inlaws will come to know Christ. I'm not sure how a person survives something like this without a relationship with Jesus. I covet your prayers for their salvations!

I am joining with you in prayer for your inlaws. I too can't imagine going through this life without Christ.