I met with the attorney recently and the paperwork is in motion. Next Brian will need to pick up his copies of the Summons and Petition as well as the Marital Termination Agreement and he then has 30 days to respond. If he does not request any changes then it will be submitted to the court. I am hopeful that there will not be any delays since the Marital Termination Agreement is almost identical to the mediation agreement. Then, since we do not have attorneys representing us individually, we will need to attend a short hearing. After that, the divorce will be granted and the attorney works to follow through on everything stipulated in the divorce.
The kids are really enjoying their time with Brian. I recently read an excellent book called "The Switching Hour" about what kids of divorce experience and how best to help them. It has given me some great tools. At bedtime tonight I checked in with Olivia and said, "How are you feeling about the divorce lately?" She replied that she didn't want it to happen because she was worried about what would happen to her. I tried to reassure her and explain that nothing would really change, but that her feelings were normal and ok to have and talk about. I encouraged her to pray when she is worried or scared and then we prayed together. I grieve for her. I know in many ways her childhood will be cut short. I know that she will bear this wound for her lifetime. But I also know that God loves her more than I ever could. He is in control and he loves my children. We may be bruised, but we will find healing.
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