I wanted to ask all of you lovely ladies to please keep my FI and his dad in your prayers. I've known for some time now that his dad doesn't like that he and I are together. His dad was glad that I left my ex, because he (like many others) didn't like my ex and didn't think he was good for me, but of course, because I'm divorced and an "experienced woman" he doesn't want me with his son (I guess he figures I'll eventually leave my FI too....)
Well, the drama came to a head on Saturday morning when, after misunderstanding some communication my FI sent to him, my future father-in-law told my FI via VM "if you're going to spend so much time with THAT woman, pack up your stuff and move in with her." Later in the morning he left the message "pack up your stuff and move out." I guess even though the Church is OK w/ us getting married and sees my previous marriage as invalid, that's not good enough for FI's dad.
I currently live w/ my grandparents, who took me in when I left my ex. They LOVE my FI and already think of him as part of the family (and they know of our recent decision). They offered to let FI move into the 3rd bedroom of the house, which was an ideal solution, as he doesn't make much right now, and what we do make, we're trying to save towards the wedding.
That was a lot more gut-spilling and a lot longer than I intended, but if you all could keep my FI in your prayers (for strength and peace) as well as his dad (for understanding and peace), I would really appreciate it. In some ways, this is just as hard on me as it is on FI, because it's hard not to blame myself for coming between FI and his dad, even though I did nothing wrong.
One thing to remember: The wedding is just one day. The marriage is all the rest of them.
April 2012 Siggy Challenge: Cake Inspiration
