The Waiting Room Miracle
Lynne Klippel
I’d always wanted to be a wife and a mother. I was smart, worked very hard, and tried to live my life according to my spiritual beliefs, yet my marriage had been a nightmare instead of the fairy tale life I had imagined as a young girl. How did I allow divorce to happen to me?
Sitting silently in that hospital waiting room, I was confronted by some ugly truths. My life looked great on the outside, but internally I was full of anger, bitterness, and guilt. My busy lifestyle had kept me from paying attention to those dark feelings, and I covered them up with a big smile and lots of activity.
Bob was not my enemy. I wasn’t the perfectly innocent victim. We both shared responsibility for the demise of our marriage.
I started to argue with God in my head. It seemed like He’d brought the two of us together, stuck for hours in the waiting room, so that forgiveness and healing could occur. Didn’t He know that I was worried sick about my little boy? Why this? And better yet, why now?
From Overcomers, Inc.; True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration. To get your own copy and receive dozens of bonus gifts go to http://www.overcomersbook.com/booklaunch
One of the biggest gifts I’ve received from being an author on the Overcomers, Inc book has been that I’ve gotten acquainted with the other wonderful authors! Each thing that we overcome, especially the ones that really transform us, makes us into the person we are. Each experience with adversity puts us in a place where we can relate to others who are experiencing their own challenges. It brings us closer together. It helps us to realize that we are one. We can support each other with the confidence that it is possible to ride out the storm!
Give yourself the gift of a wonderful book to read and a reminder, even when you simply look at the cover, that help is always available to those who want it.
Lynne’s experience in her chapter is certainly one of the things that makes her the kind, compassionate, gentle leader she is today.
Thanks for posting this excerpt, Colleen! And thanks, also, for your beautiful story “Remember to Stop and Just Breathe”.
Hugs and smiles,
Nancie
Colleen-
On behalf of every woman who’s been in an abusive relationship, thank you for posting this article.
I tell my story to give women hope. Being in an abusive relationship slowly zaps your joy and belief in yourself. I was blessed with supportive friends who gave me the courage to get away and rebuild my life. Today my boys and I are happy and healthy, thanks to God, supportive loved ones and great therapists.
It’s never too late to stand up for yourself and your safety. Reading Overcomers Inc will help you find that courage for yourself.
My kuddos to all the Overcomers Inc authors who so honestly and beautifully shared their stories in this amazing book.
Ladies
Thanks for commenting. I am honored to be a co-author with the both of you.
Blessings,
Colleen
Thanks Lynne and Colleen for sharing. This is a topic that requires great strength, wisdom and compassion – everyone is a victim in abusive relationships. It takes courage to reveal such personal stories and we must be grateful to every woman, man and child who steps up to the plate to shed more light on these relationships. Only through understanding and awareness can we educate ourselves and help others overcome or avoid such self-destruction. Thank you Lynne for stepping up to raise our consciousness and for having the courage to break away from the cycle of abuse for your children and for your own sake. So much to be grateful for, thank you.
Dear Friends, I am in so much gratitude this morning. Thank you everyone for all of your heart-felt comments, blogs and postings. What an incredible day it is!!!
With a Grateful and Overflowing Heart, Catherine
Thank you both, Colleen and Lynne, for your honesty and courage in writing about the intimate challenges you’ve faced in your lives. Today, we get to rejoice and be proud of the amazing book that we’ve created together. Our words and stories will touch the world.
Warmly,
Kimberly
Thanks, Colleen and Lynne for sharing such important thoughts about honouring ourselves enough to end abuse. It often feels very frightening to step out into the unknown, yet once you have done that, there is really nothing that you cannot do. Our journey can then become one of hopefulness and joy, instead of despair. It’s my belief that Overcomers Inc. will be a powerful, helpful resource for people who are wanting to make this kind of change in their lives.