Rejected: One Year Later
July 8th, 2010 | 
Author: On September 4, 2009, I shared the following words with my online friends …
Four years and almost 1 month to the day after I stood before God and pledged my life to my husband, I woke up to find him gone. For good. Not coming back. Ever. That happened in early July. Since then I’ve grieved, learned to deal with the pain of rejection, went to my first divorce hearing, found out how amazing and gracious God really is, and discovered I have some of the best friends in the world.
Today marks the one year anniversary of that day when my former husband walked out of my life permanently. My perspective last year at this time was one of grief and my world crumbling down around me. Tears poured from my broken heart. The tunnel was really dark and seemingly had no light at the end.
Little did I know how dramatically my life would change within a year. I am truly amazed at how much God has done and how He has healed my heart.
Today my ex and I are casual friends. We’ve been divorced for over 8 months, and are both in committed relationships with other people. (While growing up I was taught that divorce is bad and is not an option in a marriage, yet I’m here today to say that I am incredibly thankful for my divorce. In a way, it was a relief and allowed me to finally emerge from that dark tunnel.)
My heart truly rejoices as I look back and see how God orchestrated the events of my life to bring me to where I am today.
He provided work exactly when I needed it, and in fact I am continuing to do work that I love. Initially my biggest fear was that I’d have to get an office job somewhere to make ends meet and give up the passions in my life. Not at all. I did work part-time for a couple of places, but there was always enough money for my needs and I had complete control of my own schedule. Only God could’ve done that!
God has also given me someone that I know I will spend the rest of my life with without a doubt. When I think in reflection, I’m often reminded of the Rascal Flatts song “Bless the Broken Road.” While my road has been broken and rough, I wouldn’t change a thing that has brought me to where I am and who I am today.
I do want to say a very deep heartfelt “thank you” to those of you who walked portions of my broken road with me. You know who you are and I will forever cherish you as true friends.
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So very glad that you made the daily choices to “wipe your brow and keep pushing through” … All the best to you as you continue in your journey with your sweetheart. You continue to inspire me!
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Hi Kara,
I am so glad you are in a better place. I understand completely as I’ve been through what you have. Been divorced now for 20 months and am just now seeing someone. I am surprised to hear you say that after only being divorced for 8 months that you’ve found someone you can see yourself with for the rest of your life. While I am seeing someone, I have no intention of settling down with just one person. I already did that. I want to see lots of different people and see what God has out there for me. Blessings, Andi
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Hi Kara, I’ve been wondering how you’ve been doing these days and am so glad to hear that you are more than well! Praise God, He is the Healer of broken hearts.
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