Blending families
September 22, 2017
We often speak of blended families following divorce. Widowhood and remarriage offers all those opportunities for challenge, change, and grace. One difference is often overlooked. Widowhood means less rejection, and sometimes less pain bring into the new relationship.
Yet honoring memories of that past marriage can be important and misunderstood. Yes, I encourage lots of communication and lots of grace. Yet, remembering is a necessary part of healing. Children, in laws, and past friends are impacted. Each needs to know they are whole as God’s creation, secure in His love first. That’s freedom to not cling possessively to that new mate.
Free to remember, acknowledge who shaped our past. We’re free to truly love again. Different and good.