Well, here we are.

Approximately four months ago I squeezed in a fairly vague post about being in the middle of a "massive change" in my life.  Massive doesn't really begin to cover it.  After nearly 10 years of friendship, 8 years of dating, and a brief 3 1/2 year marriage, it's over.  What may come as a complete shock to most, is a relief to myself and the great guy I've had the opportunity to share the most recent part of my life with.  Notice, I said great guy - he really is.  We have been on quite a journey together, and have learned a great deal from each other.  And we have admittedly done a stand-up job of trying to live in a make-believe happy world together, but have crashed and burned royally.  When it comes down to it, there is no common ground of happiness that both of us can mutually find.  Spending the better part of the last several months in complete and total emotional disarray, has only solidified our decision to part ways.  I know there will be judgement, and I know there will be a great deal of conversation that we could potentially be the topic of.  I know.  But when it all comes down to it, life is far too short to live the way we've been living.  After much counsel and guidance, this is what has been mutually decided upon.  I'm not asking for anything but to simply be lifted up in prayer as we face the days ahead.  It will not come easily.