More than two years after my ex-husband and I separated we finally got the divorce papers going.

He was of the opinion that I needed to file the paperwork and I was of the opinion that he should file the paperwork since he wanted the divorce.

When he told me he was going on a vacation with his girlfriend I figured it was time to get the paperwork going.

Thankfully, I remembered I had an acquaintance I had known who was a paralegal and handled divorces. I gave her a call and she agreed to file all the necessary paperwork.

When the forms were ready my ex came over with the divorce papers ready to go. I could tell he had already crossed every “i” and dotted every “t.” He had already made notes and corrected the typographical errors. I was astonished he knew the forms so well already and where exactly I was to sign.

I’ll never forget the pure happiness he had to get this process over with. Like he could not wait for this marriage to be done. He showed me exactly where I needed to sign. I signed everything in a fog, trying to not cry while trying to comprehend what I was signing and trying not to let my emotions overtake me.

We didn’t have much of anything to split so the process to sign the papers didn’t take too long.

Looking back, I am appreciate of the peace I have when I wake up and am thankful I am no longer where I was. I continue to move forward.

Isaiah 61:3

To grant those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The cloak of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.