Tuesday, July 14, 2009

I never thought in all of my life that I would be sitting down and writing this message to our dear friends and family...

Sadly, after months of trying, Jeff and I have come to a joint decision to get a divorce and move on in the most amicable way possible. Neither Jeff or I feel it is healthy to dwell on "what went wrong" or try to rehash blame. We both have faults, we both have strengths and we both have tried very hard for a very long time to make it work. We plan to work very closely together in parenting our children with unity and maintaining friendly terms with eachother will be crucial to having that work successfully.

I love the Lord with all my heart and soul. I feel his love and presence during this difficult time. I still have great faith in family, marriage and in love. Jeff and I have these wonderful children whom we adore. The people I love more than any other on the face of the earth, and the people he loves more than any other on the face of the earth, are the same people. Bone of our bone, flesh of our flesh. So we're still inextricably tied together. What's wrong with this picture? All the kings horses and all the kings men couldn't put it back together again.

Thank you all for your support, love and prayers.

20 comments:

Emnacnud said...

:(

Ashley said...

(((hugs)))

Chris Sambrano said...

You know your family will be there for you no matter what through this very difficult time and trial in your life. Those beautiful children are the most important thing right now and to stay close to your Heavenly Father which you have been doing. I am so proud of you and you are a beautiful daughter of our Heavenly Father who loves you very much. I love you, mom:)

Michelle Arnett said...

I am sobbing Michele. I all ready miss you. My heart hurts for you and Jeff, your kids, and for me. I feel as if it is yet another loss in my life. I am so so sorry for the trials you are faced with. I am sorry for how sad you may be and working through all kinds of emotions. I am just so so sorry. I love you and Jeff, and your kids. ((((HUGS))))
Shelly Geller

caroline wyatt said...

I can't express in words how sorry i am for you and your family. We love you and are always here for you. love aunt caroline

Danae said...

We, too are so sad to hear this. Love going to all of you!

Nikki Moshier said...

Michele this post made me cry. I have been there with you through this whole thing. I more than anybody know how much you have tried. I am proud of you for that. As your twin sister I literally hurt when you hurt, and my heart aches with you. Nobody can understand the bond a twin has unless they are one. I hate that you are going through this. I am always here for you. I love you.

Sundbergs said...

We are so sorry for you and all you must be going through. We love you and are always here for you.

Anonymous said...

Michele,

I know we haven't been in touch for awhile, so I was decidedly shocked when I read this post. My thoughts are with you and your family. I am sad.

Lots of Love,
Trina

Steelefamily said...
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Steelefamily said...

I love you. Let me know if there is any way I can help you or relieve any pain. I have always looked up to you. Come visit.

Emily said...

I just saw your status update and was totally confused so I came to your site. I'm so sorry! I can only imagine what you and your kids are going through.

Be strong.

Lots of love and prayers from Kansas City! (Where I currently live!)

Devin and Kelly said...

devin and i are both so sorry. we want you to know that we are here for you and will help with anything! we love you so much! we will keep your family in our prayers! :)

Shana said...

Michelle,
This is Shana (pyne) Gardner. I read your status and was wondering what was happening so I looked at your blog. I am soo sorry and I know all too well about divorce. If you ever need anything, let me know. I am so glad that you guys are working hard together to be friendly for the kids. That is the most important thing! I am praying for you. And hope the best for you and your family. You worded your blog post perfectly. If you want to look at my blog, you can e-mail me at shanapyne4@yahoo.com I have it set for invited readers only. xox
Shana

Willis Family said...
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Willis Family said...

Michelle,
I haven't had a chance to talk to you yet. I'm dying to hear your voice. I know we've been super close over the past several years, but this news was so hard to hear and I can only imagine what you guys are going through. We are deeply saddened for you and yours and as always...LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I will look forward to seeing/talking/being with you. I love you, cousin. You are true blue...hugs to the kiddos. Stay strong and hang in there.
-Mary

Mama Winter said...

love u xoxoxoxo

Jen-ben said...

I loooooove you! You did all you possibly could Michele. You're amazing. I love you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. And that's a lot. :)

Tiff said...

Michelle it was so good to see you today I am glad I found your blog. You are such a cute girl and you will make it through this. If you need anyone to talk to feel free I am not the expert but do no a little bit about what you are going through!

Mindy said...

Michele...I am so sorry to hear this. No matter what happens (divorce) I will always feel like you are a cousin to me. Thank you for being beautiful inside and out! You do have some amazing children (well they seem so through your blogs and what not...since I haven't had a changes to be around you all a lot!). My mom would always say...that was the best thing that came from being married to my dad...her children. I Love you!