Finally, A Post
I don’t really know how to catch all of you up on what has been happening. Maybe I’ll just share with you a portion of the letter that I sent to the parishioners of my church yesterday:
Dear St. Martin’s Parishioner,
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I share with you that my husband, Rick, and I have separated. The journey to this decision was a long and difficult one. It is not the outcome that either of us had hoped for nor expected, but through much discernment I feel it is the right course for us at this time. We continue to be in regular conversation and to work towards a healthy future for our family, whatever that might be. And, of course, he and I remain very committed to raising our children with the utmost love, care, and faithfulness.
Please keep all of us, Rick, Nicholas, Ella, and I, in your prayers during this difficult time of transition. We are so incredibly blessed to be part of the St. Martin’s community. You have welcomed us with such gracious hospitality and we are so grateful that God has called us into your midst.
The letter also included some information about Nicholas and his disabilities. There were some people in the parish who were unaware of his special needs and were beginning to give the rector feedback about his perceived misbehavior. Since most of you are already familiar with that saga, I’ve spared you that part of the letter.
It was hard to write the letter. It has been hard to say it aloud and to be in conversation with people about it. The people that have walked this journey with me closely have been wonderfully loving and supportive. I suppose it is time now to stand in the reality of what is happening and make it known to a wider audience. So, here we go…
