A new chapter

Tomorrow morning i have an early appointment at the 16th courthouse of Denton. After a brief visit and a couple of signatures i won't be married any more.

Tomorrow marks the conclusion of a year i can only describe as hell. A year in which i've been lied about, misrepresented and slandered. A year in which i've seen two incredible children used as pawns to extort and blackmail for financial gain. A year in which i've seen friends who couldn't see beyond their single-mindedness just disappear.

But i've also seen true friends who didn't always approve or understand rise to become angels. I've seen a family, my family, see beyond personal hurts and love unconditionally on BOTH sides of the situation. I've watched two incredible children adapt to the new shape of their lives. I've seen almost miraculous provision right when i needed it most. And while some have plainly put tried to destroy me i've seen a man in the mirror who's stayed the course, restructured his values and has never, ever been alone.

So at the dawn of a new chapter i pledge to never take what God has given me for granted. To never take lightly the relationships which have stayed true and above all to commit myself once again to be the best father i can to the two most wonderful things that have ever happened to me.

For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "they are plans of good and not of disaster, to give you a future and hope."

~ Jeremiah 29 verse 11