He got me thinking about a group of heroic mothers I knew for a few years. When I found myself single again, I landed in large church that had a vast network of home groups we called "Care Groups." When I expressed interest, I was contacted by a divorcee who was leading a group with a mix of married couples and divorcees. I joined them and God brought amazing healing and growth in my life through their ministry.
But the group quickly evolved into a divorced/separating only group--which was fine with us. The married couples in the group went other directions and one of the couples broke up and divorced. This left me in a group composed of divorced women and me. Initially there were 3 or 4 ladies and me. Eventually we grew to 13 or more women--and me (another man came sporatically).
Virtually all these ladies had children at home. They worked all day and took their children to their various activities. Some went through the mess of divorce while in our group and while caring for their children and working. With great faithfulness, they made time to meet with our Care Group. Generally we made provision for the children to come along. They played in the back rooms of the house, while we studied the Bible and prayed in the living room.
We shared our garbage and baggage. We followed up on concerns left over from the previous session. We studied: asked questions, discussed answers, shared snacks and prayed.
I still tip my hat in respect and admiration to these ladies. Fortunately, my children were already college age by this time. I don't know if I could have kept up with their demands. Truth be told: I know I could not have done so.
Thank you to Erin, Colleen, Cathy and a few others for your friendship. I admire your devotion as mothers and as followers of Christ.
And thank you to Cherri for teaching me how to be a friend.
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