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Chapter Forty-Eight

serious. He still has two weeks left on his rental, but this must
mean he’s coming home today! I’m a bit stunned. As he walks
down the hall to our bedroom, everything seems surreal. He’s
hanging up shirts and putting clothes back into their rightful
drawers. Making himself right at home. And home it is. Our
home. It’s almost like he was never gone.
Our family dinner takes on a totally different vibe. We
really are a family now, living and loving under the same roof.
I glance over at the sweet face of our boy and his handsome
daddy. My heart is overflowing with deep love and gratitude.
Here we are, just our little family, totally intact. I have spent
hours, days, even weeks on my knees praying for this moment.
I have clung tightly to my banner of FAITH and tonight I
wave it proudly. Today, no one can deny the power of belief
and the grace of God in our lives. This momentous day! It’s
been one crazy ride and yet my faith has grown in ways I could
never have imagined. Perhaps you just have to experience true
brokenness to see how strong you really are?
After dinner, Gord and I tuck Keldon into bed. Together.
Tonight, both Mommy and Daddy will read the story and
witness the innocent prayers of our four-year-old.
Oh, my heart.
The day is now waning. I am drained yet excited. While
Gord closes down the studio, I step outside, breathe in the
night air and sit on our front steps. The setting sun has painted
a dusty rose streak across the sky. Almost like a shy smile. The
cool evening breeze feels good on my face. I need this moment
to catch my emotional breath and gather my thoughts.
The big question lingers: how is our new commitment
going to play out at bedtime? Are we ready for physical
intimacy? Would it be wiser to keep some distance until we
begin counselling?

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