currently watching: 3rd rock from the sun

let's seeeeee.

i haven't been "home" since... thanksgiving! isn't that crazy? it's been way too long. i'm trying to decide when i'm going home next... it's definitely time. i was going to go spring break, but my mom's best friend is getting married a couple weeks later, and i'd REALLY like to make it to the wedding. but then again i have a final on may 17th! (seriously? doesn't that sound ridiculously late??) so i'm not sure what i am going to do. i'd like to stay for a while when i go... but i'd really like to make it to that wedding.

i'm so happy for this woman. she had... a very crappy previous marriage. her husband thought the whole world revolved around him. he didn't take responsibility for anything. he was a most excellent liar. and was unfaithful to her. for years.

my parents have done a LOT of marriage counseling over their years. and i MAY have this wrong, but i believe that only one couple they have counseled has gotten a divorce (i think this goes to show that MANY MANY problems can be solved, AND that God has gifted my parents with wisdom.) they do not believe in divorce. however, this one particular marriage... just... it can't be helped if one person refuses to change. and persists on breaking covenant over and over and over again (while lying about it.) these things take -nothing- less than the Holy Spirit and a willing heart. we are a people with free will.

that's why i am particularly excited about this wedding. this woman KNEW that God had someone for her and refused to lower her standards. and after several years, God brought them together, Himself. in the most beautiful and healing way. i want to be there to support them and celebrate with them all the redemption and healing God can bring.