A Letter to My Children

Dear Laura, Nate and Daniel,

I know you’ve seen a lot of your friends parents breaking up lately. You three are not immune to the ugliness in this world. You live in a pastor’s home, and as much as we try to shield you from other’s problems, you still see quite a bit of it.  You, unfortunately know, at your young and tender ages, that Mommies and Daddies don’t always keep their promises. That Mommies and Daddies fight and scream and say and do horrible things to one another.

But, I want you to know beyond a shadow of a doubt there is a better way and that way will always be followed here in your home.

In our home Mom and Dad will not always agree, but we will always speak lovingly and respectfully to each other.

In our home Mom and Dad will take care of each other no matter what happens.

In our home Mom and Dad will support each other in the difficult times and cheer each other on when great things happen.

In our home Mom and Dad will put each other first, even before you. That means we will go on a date night every week and take vacations without you. That means Dad will kiss Mom every night first when he gets home before he greets you.

In our home Mom and Dad will show affection. Yeah, it might gross you out for awhile, but secretly we know you love it, because while you’re saying, “Ewwww,” we see you peeking and smiling.

In our home Mom and Dad will always be faithful to each other. There will never be another person that comes between Mom and Dad.

In our home Mom and Dad will never, never, never, never, NEVER use the word DIVORCE. Ever.

We will always love, always protect, always hope, always persevere, always keep our promises.

It’s not always easy, but we will do this with God’s strength and help. You can depend on that.

Love,

Mom